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The cocktail 1s not a native insti–
tution of Cuba.
Before the Spani sh American war it
was considered here an exotic drinlc
and seldom
served~
but our northern
visitors, who have come in larger numbers
since then, having realized that our ex–
cellent rum and :fine fruit juices formed
an unequalled combination, the cochails
of Havana have gained a well deserved
reputation and their fame e n ci1·cled t he
earth.
Here is the manner o f concocting
some of the favorites.