The Cuba Libre (Spanish for Free Cuba) originated around 1900 in Havana, Cuba. This is a celebration drink made with rum, cola, and a lime. In the majority of the western world this is known as a "rum and coke"... but as we're in Miami, FL and we're surrounded by a huge cuban and latino population.. we'll call it a Cuba Libre!
Ginger Beer Courvoisier Cruiser

This is an awesome drink - trust me! my wife thinks this is a complete waste of Courvoisier... but seriously, if it tastes good, why is that a waste?
I discovered this cocktail, really I am the originator/creator of this, so you heard it from me first! I was home one Friday night and there was nothing else to make happy hour with, so I took some Ginger Beer (Jamaican Country Style) and mixed it with Courvoisier and wow! ultra smooth and packs quite a punch!
You have to like a sipping cocktail to really dig this, as it creeps up on you fast! ...better sipped than really drank fast, although I can drink a few of these in one night, no problem. Hand someone the keys, seriously.
The ginger beer is a spicy kind of soda, and the courvoisier is a strong liquor. I live in a Trini household, so this really popped!
Ingredients
- 2 parts courvoisier
- 4 parts Ginger Beer
- Ice
Stir all parts in a glass and enjoy super cold. Straw optional, no lime or lemon on this one.
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Thanks to DonLouis for submitting his favorite drink! we tried this and DAMN! Wooo boy!












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