by Orlando | Apr 16, 2020 | Cuban Cocktails
Before we get started, let’s omit the “the” when referring to this cocktail. It’s just El Presidente. Sorry… Bilingual pet peeve. Anywho… El Presidente is a classic Cuban cocktail consisting of rum, blanc vermouth, dry curaçao, and just a dash of grenadine. If...
by Orlando | Jun 30, 2019 | Cuban Cocktails, Featured
The Mary Pickford cocktail is a classic Cuban drink from Prohibition consisting of white rum, grenadine, maraschino liqueur, and pineapple juice. The latter ingredient gives it its signature frothy top layer. The drink is named for the Canadian-American actress of the...
by Orlando | May 30, 2019 | Cuban Cocktails
If you walk into El Floridita bar in La Habana the first thing your eyes will gravitate to is the life-sized statue of the Nobel Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway’s patronage to the famous Cuban bar prompted the creation of the Hemingway Daiquirí. The...
by Orlando | May 21, 2019 | Cuban Cocktails
On November 15th, 2021 Cubans will have a peaceful civic march for change. If you love our cocktails please also keep an eye on our island. All eyes on Cuba on November 15th. Cuba Libre The Cuban war cry. Collins glassJigger 2 oz white rum1-2 lime wedgessoda Fill a...
by Orlando | May 21, 2019 | Cuban Cocktails
Daiquirí This recipe is for making the classic Daiquirí. 2 oz white rum3/4 oz lime juice3/4 oz simple syrup Add the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 5-10 seconds and strain into coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. You might also enjoy these...
by Orlando | May 21, 2019 | Cuban Cocktails
Mojito The most famous and original version. 2 oz rum6 mint leaves3/4 oz lime juice3/4 oz simple syrupclub soda In your shaker tin add the syrup and mint. Muddle the mint leaves until your shaker starts to smell minty. Add the lime juice, rum, and ice. Shake for 5-10...