Three Daiquiris, The Cuban Way
Cafe La Trova’s Julio Cabrera breaks down the process behind his Daiquiri Clasico, Daiquiri Floridita and a lesser-known Cuban riff, the Greta Garbo.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Anthony J. Rayburn
Cafe La Trova’s Julio Cabrera breaks down the process behind his Daiquiri Clasico, Daiquiri Floridita and a lesser-known Cuban riff, the Greta Garbo.
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