Cuba libre
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Cuba libre
1895–1900; < Spanish: literally, free Cuba (a toast used in the uprising against Spain in 1895)
Example Sentences
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Sitting across from me in Little Havana — the feverish night’s bustle behind him — Jesse slowly downs a Cuba libre.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2023
The combined effect was giving me vibes that were a little piña colada and a little Cuba libre, although obviously sans the booze that would definitely run afoul of the church’s restrictions.
From Washington Post • May 5, 2022
We talked of Cuba libre, and they told us how they live there in the mountains.
From Three Margarets by Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze)
Now you shall see the real thing: you shall see Cuba libre.
From Three Margarets by Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze)
"And I'm glad we struck a blow for Cuba libre," rejoined Catherine.
From The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories by Bump, Charles Weathers
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