The 1920s marked the flourishing of Cuba's cocktail culture, influenced by American visitors and bartenders escaping Prohibition. The Club de Cantineros was established in 1924 to enhance bartender training and ensure fair working conditions. This society produced a 1930 cocktail manual. In the present day, bartenders Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale opened Montana in Hong Kong, inspired by this rich heritage. Their signature drinks include the house Daiquiri, which features elements from historical recipes, showcasing the ongoing legacy of Cuban cocktails.
Cuba's cocktail culture flourished in the 1920s due to an influx of American visitors and bartenders fleeing Prohibition, establishing it as a drinking destination.
The Club de Cantineros was founded in 1924 to train bartenders, advocate for fair wages, and preserve local cocktail recipes, leading to a 1930 manual.
Montana, a new bar in Hong Kong, pays tribute to Cuban cocktail history, using recipes from the Club de Cantineros book for its signature drinks.
The house Daiquiri at Montana combines historical recipes, including the Santa Marta Daiquiri and Boadas Daiquiri, blending flavors from Cuba's cocktail legacy.
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