2007-03-02 08:57:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
And exactly why did someone feel the need to call a rum and coke a cuba libre?
2007-03-02 09:03:57 · update #1
That's what it used to be called back in the day, around 1900. It was named in honor of the newly-liberated Cuba. The only reason someone would call it that now is if: 1. They are from a country other than the US; 2. They want to show off; 3. They love to use a Spanish accent and say COOO-bah LEE- brrrrrrrrray!
2007-03-02 09:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did once (in my younger and more impressionable days): I was in an upmarket bar and I wanted to look classy. I think the only thing that differentiates a Cuba Libre from a rum and coke is that the former has lime in it too. But now I just ask for rum and coke: calling it a Cuba Libre sounds like you're trying too hard.
2007-03-02 17:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-02 16:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by regina r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋