If you’re looking for a Cuban mojito cocktail, you’ve come to the right place! An authentic Cuban mojito tastes refreshingly sweet, minty-fresh, and citrusy. It’s basically summer in a glass! What is a Mojito? A mojito is a classic Cuban highball cocktail served on the rocks (over ice) made of white rum, real cane sugar,…
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Pastelitos de Queso (Cream Cheese Pastries)
Growing up, my childhood was full of pastelitos of all kinds! From pastelitos de guayaba to pastelitos de carne, these Cuban pastries always made an appearance on Saturday mornings after a bakery run or at birthday parties in multiples of 20. Whenever a craving hits, I can go down the street to my favorite Cuban…
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A Cuban cocktail that marries the classic combination of rum and coke with a squeeze of lime? Yes, please! Next to the classic daiquiri, the Cuba Libre is quite the popular drink. Let me show you how to make it. What is a Cuba Libre? A classic Cuba Libre is a mixed drink made, on…
Continue ReadingCoconut Mojito Recipe
If you’re not a fan of the classic mojito, you HAVE to try coconut mojitos! Oh my heavens, they’re SO good! I LOVE coconut so this drink is right up my alley. Not only are they refreshing but they have the perfect hint of sweetness, citrus, mint, and tons of coconut flavor. This cocktail is…
Continue ReadingPastelitos De Carne (Cuban Beef Pastries)
Guys! Have you ever tried pastelitos de carne? These Cuban pastries have a special place in my heart. I grew up with pastelitos. They were part of our birthday parties and special occasions. They still are! In my world, it’s customary to order these pastries from a Cuban bakery for special occasions. These “party packages”…
Continue ReadingCuban Mojo Spatchcock Turkey
A spatchcock turkey recipe made Cuban-style with a citrusy garlic mojo marinade that’s perfect for Thanksgiving! Growing up in a Cuban household, I never had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner like the rest of America. Yes, my mom would make a turkey with strips of bacon on top and a delicious mojo marinade but, somehow the…
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