Black beans, stews, and meats are the most popular foods. Root vegetables are most often flavored with mojo , a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, onions, garlic, and cumin. Fried plantains, like white rice and black beans, are part of almost every dinner menu.
The Flavors and Heritage of Traditional Cuban Cuisine
Rice, Beans & Plantains. Like the origins of most native cuisine, ingredients are often determined by what's abundant and available. Mojo Criollo. Ropa Vieja. Pescado, Gambas y Camarones. Cuban Mix Sandwich, Cuban Toast & Pork. Cuban Coffee. Rum.
The Flavors and Heritage of Traditional Cuban Cuisine
Rice, Beans & Plantains. Like the origins of most native cuisine, ingredients are often determined by what's abundant and available. Mojo Criollo. Ropa Vieja. Pescado, Gambas y Camarones. Cuban Mix Sandwich, Cuban Toast & Pork. Cuban Coffee. Rum.
Mojito 
this rum cocktail is the ultimate summer drink. It was also allegedly Ernest Hemingway's favorite drink.
1/2 fresh lime
12 fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons of superfine sugar
Dash of soda water
Cubed ice
Crushed ice
To Garnish: Sprig of Fresh Mint
Preparation time: 5 minutes
2 parts Bacardi Superior rum1/2 fresh lime
12 fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons of superfine sugar
Dash of soda water
Cubed ice
Crushed ice
To Garnish: Sprig of Fresh Mint
Put the four lime wedges into a glass, then add the sugar and muddle (squish everything together) to release the lime juice
Put the mint leaves on one hand and clap. This bruises the leaves and releases the aroma. Rub the mint leaves around the rim of the glass and drop them in. Use a muddler, bar spoon (or even a rolling pin) to gently push the mint down into the lime juice
Half fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the Bacardi Superior rum. Stir the mix together until the sugar dissolves
Top up with crushed ice, a splash of the soda water and garnish it with a sprig of mint
Put the mint leaves on one hand and clap. This bruises the leaves and releases the aroma. Rub the mint leaves around the rim of the glass and drop them in. Use a muddler, bar spoon (or even a rolling pin) to gently push the mint down into the lime juice
Half fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the Bacardi Superior rum. Stir the mix together until the sugar dissolves
Top up with crushed ice, a splash of the soda water and garnish it with a sprig of mint
Piňa colada
First made in Puerto Rico back in 1952.
Serves: 1
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon coconut cream
50ml Bacardi Superior
50ml fresh pineapple juice
Ice
To garnish: A pineapple triangle
Serves: 1
Preparation time: 5 minutes
6-7 chunks of pineapple1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon coconut cream
50ml Bacardi Superior
50ml fresh pineapple juice
Ice
To garnish: A pineapple triangle
Place all your ingredients into a blender (apart from the garnish!) and blend until a smooth consistency
Pour into a chilled or frozen glass, then add your garnish and serve.
Pour into a chilled or frozen glass, then add your garnish and serve.
