Remember What? — The Remember the Maine
While anchored in Havana harbor in 1898, the battleship USS Maine exploded and sank, killing a majority of the crew.…
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D Is For Delicioso — The Daiquiri
An American created what may be the most famous Cuban cocktail? At least one gets credit for it. Working for…
Fun, Classy, y Cubano — BlackTail
BlackTail is a vibrant New York City bar that evokes the glamour of 20th century aviation (when passengers frequently dressed…
America’s Sweetheart — The Mary Pickford
Mary who? Mary Pickford was Hollywood’s first popular female star. Nicknamed “America’s Sweetheart,” after acting in numerous films in the…
Hail to the Cocktail Chief — The El Presidente
Regardless of who holds the office of the President, there’s never a bad time to have this liquid tribute to…
Modern Day Rumrunning
Cuban rum is liquid forbidden fruit in the U.S. It was the base of a daiquiri I had in Panama,…
A Cuban Classic — The Mojito
Even though it is now late December, I decided to make mojitos for two reasons: (1) Cuba is in the…
It’s Not Easy Being Green(ish) — The Daiquiri
This might be what Kermit the Frog drinks when he’s alone, with Ms. Piggy, or hanging out with the other…