El Macua

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Named aft a tropical vertebrate autochthonal to Central America, this was declared the "national portion of Nicaragua" successful precocious 2006, aft a countrywide contention that took spot during the vigor of that year's disfigured statesmanlike campaign.

El Macua is light, tart and lone a spot sweet: the cleanable portion for a lukewarm afternoon. Goya's guava foodstuff is bully to use, though guava nectar by Jumex is acceptable (the portion volition beryllium yellowish alternatively of pink). Though achromatic rum works best, an aged rum specified arsenic Flor de Cana's 7-year is besides nice.

Adapted from a Flor de Cana recipe.

Ingredients

Ice
2 ounces rum
2 ounces guava foodstuff (see headnote)
1 ounce freshly squeezed citrus juice
1/4 ounce elemental syrup (see NOTE)
Orange slice, for garnish

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
181
Carbohydrates
14 g
Sodium
2 mg
Sugar
12 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from a Flor de Cana recipe.

Tested by Leigh Lambert.

Published March 13, 2026