The Cradle of the Daiquiri
by Cheri Randolph
Title
The Cradle of the Daiquiri
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Cheri Randolph
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"My mojito in La Bodeguita, my daiquiri in El Floridita"
~Ernest Hemingway
Floridita, first opened in this location in 1817, and became a favorite hangout for Earnest and Mary Hemingway as well as many other celebs including; Spencer Tracy, Ezra Pound, Graham Green among others. Here in 1930, a creative bartender/owner, invented a drink called 'the frozen daiquiri'.
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May 3rd, 2012
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Karyn Robinson
Lucky you! I would love to travel to Cuba!!!! I love so many of the works you've created from this opportunity, but this one is really special. v.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Karyn, Thanks for your compliment & vote. I consider myself lucky indeed for having the opportunity. It was a place that I had long dreamed of visiting. Hope that you get to make the trip sometime. Cheri
Cheri Randolph
Kym, the Daiquiri was great - wish you could have one, too. It was a very lively bar - a fun place to "people watch". Thanks for the compliment.
Kym Backland
Cheri, I would have loved to have a Daiquiri at this place! How fun is this? Favorited, voted... put in folder... I love the yellow sunlight that is filtering in too!
Juergen Roth
Fantastic capture Cheri. Always wanted to get to Cuba but haven't had a chance yet ... such a feast for the eye!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Juergen, thanks for commenting. I'm glad that you enjoyed this shot, and I hope that you do get to visit here sometime -it is well-worth the trip in so many respects.
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