Archive for February, 2009
Mojitos - Cocktails of the Caribbean
If Coronas can be called a lime delivery system, then mojitos most certainly are a mint extravaganza. The crisp, clean flavors coupled with the bold taste of mint are perfect for warm Puerto Rican afternoons.
Traditionally made from white rum, sugar (or sugar cane juice if really authentic), mint, lime, and a splash of carbonated water, this cocktail is as refreshing as it is effervescent. Though Cuba is the birthplace of the mojito, Puerto Rico, with its superb rum choices, is a logical and wonderful place to imbibe as well. The mint, citrus, and
Reserva Aneja Fine Puerto Rican Rum
Maybe it’s the handmade looking bottle, the distinctive cork, or the recommendation of the lovely native bartender. It could be the way this rum opens and flowers in your mouth like the sugar cane it once was. Frankly, we don’t care. It’s sipping
San Sebastian Street and Calle Forteleza in Old San Juan
Lots of Old San Juan isn’t old. In fact, it’s relatively new. Stores like Burberry and Guess line the small shopping district. You can buy John Hardy collection there at deep discounts (at least one advantage of the down turned economy), but finding a local place without tourists is hard. Fortunately finding the local spirit isn’t.
Pigeon Park, the Forts, the amazing cut stone and the bright colors - all radiant and distinctive. It’s not enough to say it has changed; it’s not enough to say it is different. It is Puerto Rico. Whether it’s dominoes in the park or a
