{"id":6522,"date":"2013-07-12T08:03:52","date_gmt":"2013-07-12T07:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elysium-uk.com\/site\/?p=6522"},"modified":"2013-07-14T22:21:06","modified_gmt":"2013-07-14T21:21:06","slug":"the-discerning-gent-guide-to-cuban-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elysium-uk.com\/site\/desire\/the-discerning-gent-guide-to-cuban-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"The Discerning Gent’s Guide To Cuban Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the final instalment of Elysium Magazine\u2019s three-part special on Cuba<\/span><\/a><\/span> we look at the cocktails the discerning gent should be enjoying when visiting this captivating island. Cuba is of the land of rum \u2013 it\u2019s a speciality throughout the Caribbean and the Cubans do this particular tipple extremely well with the abundance of sugar cane the country produces.<\/p>\n

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As well as enjoying the perfect drink, thought should be given to where you\u2019re drinking too. Cuba is full of amazing drinking spots \u2013 from low key drinking dens to decadent bars. It\u2019s all about your mood and your drink of choice, so arm yourself with the knowledge and step up to the bar in assured style.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Daiquiri @ El Floridita<\/b><\/h4>\n

If you’ve read our guide to Cuba you\u2019ll know that El Floridita is the place to go for a great daiquiri. The cocktail made famous by Ernest Hemingway is always refreshing after a long day sightseeing. El Floridita was the first bar to use a blender to crush the ice for a daiquiri and in doing so created one of the best thirst-quenching cocktails ever. Available in many fruity flavours too.<\/p>\n

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Where: Habana Veija<\/p>\n

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\"\"Mojito @ La Bodeguita del Medio<\/b><\/h4>\n

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This classic Cuban highball cocktail has secured its place on many drinkers\u2019 top five lists for good reason \u2013 fresh, easy to make and potent. The white rum, mint, lime juice, sugar, and soda water over ice captures all that is great about drinking in Cuba. The best place to get one is Havana\u2019s second most popular bar \u2013 La Bodeguita del Medio, also favoured by Hemingway. Small and quaint, this place gets very busy once the tourist buses arrive but it\u2019s really worth a visit to see the walls covered in messages from previous visitors.<\/p>\n

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Where: Habana Veija<\/p>\n

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\"\"Cuba<\/b> Libre @ Hotel Nacional de Cuba<\/b><\/h4>\n

The Cuba libre is perhaps the easiest cocktail to put together on this list, but that doesn\u2019t lessen its appeal as one of the best Cuban cocktails. The three elements \u2013 cola, white rum and lime go together like a trio of friends. Head to the Hotel Nacional de Cuba and enjoy this cocktail in the garden overlooking the Malec\u00f3n. The hotel was the infamous base for the annual mafia \u2018conferences\u2019 and you can bet Lucky Luciano enjoyed a few Cube Libres in his time. Also a favourite haunt of Frank Sinatra too.<\/p>\n

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Where: Centro Habana<\/p>\n

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\"\"Pina Colada @ <\/b>Varadero<\/b> <\/b>Beach<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/b>The classic pina colada cocktail goes hand-in-hand with a tropical holiday regardless of the country you\u2019re in. However in Cuba they do a really good one. Fresh pineapple, coconut and white rum make this a fantastic holiday drink and the best ones are served in hollowed out pineapples where you get to choose how much rum you top up in your cocktail – so go crazy and enjoy. Best enjoyed on the ivory-white sands of Varadero beach.<\/p>\n

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Where: a sunny spot on Varadero beach<\/p>\n

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\"\"El Presidente @ Restaurent Bar La Ceiba<\/b><\/h4>\n

The El Presidente cocktail is a stylish drink that\u2019s perfect for the discerning gent. A combination of white rum, vermouth and grenadine makes for a very flavoursome cocktail. Best enjoyed in the vibrant city of Trinidad as the locals limber up for a night of salsa and rumba beats.<\/p>\n

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Where: off Plaza Mayor, Trinidad<\/p>\n

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Do you have a favourite Cuba cocktail? Let us know your drink of choice and your recommendation on where the perfect serve is on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/span>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The third in Elysium Magazine’s Cuba special, we look at the best Cuban cocktails to enjoy and where to drink them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8777,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[269,278,272],"tags":[2162,395,737,2154,2150,2112,1731,456,358,2151,590,2115,2156,738,2157,2160,2159,2158,1063,2113,2155,2161,730,2153,362,2101,2100,2152],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t