Sips & Bites: Roncoco

The Foodies' KitchenSeptember 4, 2025

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September in Guatemala is a time of celebration—our streets are filled with color, music, delicious typical recipes that fill us with joy as we honor Independence Day. And what better way to toast the occasion than with a cocktail that highlights one of Guatemala’s – and one of the world’s-finest rum, Ron Botrán.

We used Ron Botrán Cristalino for this recipe, the refreshing mix of rum, coconut water, and lime is light, crisp, and effervescent—perfect for raising a glass to our traditions while savoring a modern twist. It’s a sip of heritage in every pour, with just enough sparkle to keep the celebration going.

A little bartender secret for this cocktail is the use of a saline solution (20% salt) — a simple mixture of water and salt that enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness, added drop by drop to each cocktail. We prepared it ahead of time, but don’t worry: if you don’t want to measure, just add a tiny pinch of salt directly into the shaker.

Helga & Kitty

Roncoco

Make 1 servings

Ingredients:
2 oz Botrán Cristalino Rum
2 oz Coconut Water
¾ oz Simple Syrup *
¾ oz Fresh lime juice
2 drops Saline Solution *
Mineral Water
Lemon Wheel and Mint Leaves for Garnish
Ice

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients except the mineral water. Add enough ice and shake for 20 seconds.
Serve in a highball glass filled with ice and top it up with mineral water. Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint leaves.

Notes:

Simple syrup: 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Add to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir well until completely dissolved. It doesn’t have to boil. Let it cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Saline solution: This is a 20% solution of water and salt. Very easy: add 1/3 cup of warm water to 1 tablespoon of salt. Stir well until dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator.

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