![]() ![]() Make a toast with your own at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscane’s Rum Bar in Miami. Some stories attribute the drink’s name to a toast (“Por Cuba Libre!”) made by soldiers during the Spanish-American war, while others say it wasn’t mixed ‘til 1900. It may look like a rum and coke, but the Cuba Libre (Spanish for “Free Cuba”) sets itself apart with an added squeeze of lime. Both bars are open as of this writing, with plenty of accolades to each. The most widely-accepted story is that Puerto Rico’s signature tipple was born at the Caribe Hilton’s Beachcomber Bar -now called the Oasis Bar - in the early 1950s, but there’s another tale that attributes the creation to an inventive hand at Barrachina. Sip some of the best at Little Branch in West Village or Raines Law Room in the Flatiron. Origin stories vary, but there’s no question about the Manhattan’s New York provenance. Not only has it populated drink menus for over 100 years, but it’s one of only six cocktails to grace the pages of The Fine Art of Making Drinks. With only three ingredients to its name (whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters), this cocktail is the pinnacle of elegant simplicity. For a more traditional pour, check out Tahiti Nui on Kauai or House without a Key on Oahu. ![]() There’s some dispute over whether it was Oakland or Los Angeles that perfected the popular mix, but there’s no dispute over its enduring popularity. While its name conjures up images of Hawaii’s blue swells, this 1950s favorite actually originated in California. But which destinations boast the best libations? Check the list below for some history behind your favorite summer drinks - and a few fantastic places to sip them. When the mercury’s rising, there’s nothing like a freshly-iced cocktail to cool the sweat on your brow. ![]()
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