Cuba Libre is my favorite 5:00 adult beverage while I am in Key West. For those unfamiliar, it is a mix of rum, coke and a squeeze of lime. To say the least it tickles my fancy. Especially when sipped from an old fruit jar :)

Allegedly, it was named at the dawn of the 20th Century by an American Captain stationed in Havana during the Spanish-American War who hoisted it while toasting "Por Cuba Libre" ("To a free Cuba") and just like that a catchy appellation was born!

My first experience with this sweet libation occurred when I tasted the drink of aspiring around the World, single sailor, Guy deBoer at New York Ranger, Stanley Cup winning, hockey coach Mike Keenan's Super Bowl party.

Since then I've been hooked and imbibe one every day at 5:00.  

Try one. I guarantee you'll like it!