Master Mixologist Giovanny Gutierrez will host a special VIP Mojito Making Master Class to celebrate National Mojito Day during ‘Mojito Mondays’ at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in Fort Lauderdale (800 E. Las Olas Blvd.) on Monday, July 11, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Master Class attendees will learn about the History of Rum and the secrets to creating the perfect mojito. The special edition class is $25 per person and includes two full sized cocktails and two small Cuban bites. The Master class is free to Cuba Libre’s “Las Olas Locals” VIP members.
National Mojito Day specials will include classic mojitos ($2 – one per person) and flavored mojitos ($6) at the bar during happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The full happy hour menu will also be available.
In addition, ‘Mojito Monday’ specials include Cuba Libre’s famous classic mojitos and sangrias (red or white) in full-size pitchers ($25), flavored mojitos pitchers ($30), and empanadas ($2 each) offered all day, both at the bar and in the dining room. Guests who prefer non-alcoholic drinks are welcome to order any flavor of “no-jito” pitchers for $15.
Cuba Libre specializes in nine distinct hand-crafted mojitos all made with a base of freshly-pressed sugar cane juice (guarapo), fresh lime juice, mint, and a splash of soda plus a select spirit (rum, tequila, or vodka).
To secure your spot for the VIP Mojito Making Master Class, sign up here. For more information on Mojito Mondays visit www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/fortlauderdale.
About Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is located at 800 East Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The popular concept, now with five locations, launched to much critical acclaim in Philadelphia in 2000, followed by Atlantic City in 2004, Orlando in 2008, Washington, D.C. in 2010 and Fort Lauderdale in April 2021, providing guests with a passport to Cuba’s intriguing flavors and cuisine. The restaurant’s name, which translates to “a free Cuba,” signifies hope for the future of the treasured island nation. The company’s mission is to provide an “escape” to Havana through exciting food, beverage and entertainment experiences that celebrate the Cuban people and culture. Two-time James Beard award-winning Chef-Partner Guillermo Pernot’s menus feature tantalizing tastes that reflect Cuba’s culinary traditions, as well as the emerging modern cuisine that he is experiencing during his continuing travels to Cuba.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is poised for expansion into new markets with multiple new locations being planned. Principals Barry Gutin and Larry Cohen bring a unique combination of hospitality and expertise to each of their projects and have been partners in the hospitality business since 1995. For more information, please visit www.CubaLibreRestaurant.com.