by Orlando | Jun 7, 2021 | Mojitos
One of my favorite activities is making a Strawberry Mojito using strawberries from a farmer’s market. Having fresh, juicy, and plump strawberries really makes for a delightful drink. Strawberry Mojito A delightful combination of strawberry and mint. Cocktail...
by Orlando | Jun 7, 2021 | Mojitos
With just a measure of blue curaçao you can turn the iconic Cuban drink blue! It’s that simple. The Blue Mojito offers a fun splash of flavor and color to the classic recipe. Blue Mojito With just a dash of blue curaçao you can transform the classic summer drink into...
by Orlando | Jun 7, 2021 | Cuban Cocktails
The Havana Special is a classic Cuban cocktail that has taken many forms since its earliest iteration first appeared on the bar menu at La Habana’s famous El Floridita. The drink was likely created by Constante Ribalaigua, who is credited with creating hundreds of...
by Orlando | Jun 6, 2021 | Cuban Cocktails, Daiquiris
The Hotel Nacional cocktail, also known as the Hotel Nacional Special, is a classic drink recipe named after Cuba’s famous hotel of the same name. The hotel sits atop Taganana Hill in Vedado in La Habana and was known to host all sorts of guests. Everyone from famous...
by Orlando | Jul 19, 2020 | Cuban Cocktails
The Banana Daquirí is simply an incredible tropical drink. Without question the pairing of a good Jamaican rum and banana is a match made in cocktail heaven. The recipe calls for an aged rum, banana liqueur, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and half of a medium banana....
