{"id":1853723,"date":"2023-02-16T17:02:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T23:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1853723"},"modified":"2024-03-20T15:39:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T20:39:36","slug":"cuban-breeze-cocktail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/cuban-breeze-cocktail\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Cuban Breeze"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have one of the best movies of the year to thank for my new favorite drink: the tropical Cuban breeze.<\/p>\r\nIn Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> billionaire tech mogul Miles Bron gathers his friends and renowned detective Benoit Blanc on his personal island for a murder mystery game that turns deadly real. At dinner Miles honors his old friends, who call themselves the \"Disruptors,\" with signature drinks. Most are fairly no-nonsense: white wine for politician Claire, Lagavulin 16 scotch<\/a> for scientist Lionel and a whiskey soda for CEO Andi.\r\n\r\nThere is, however, one exciting and flirty drink that belongs to scandal-plagued fashion icon Birdie Jay: a Cuban breeze.\r\n

What Is a Cuban Breeze?<\/h2>\r\nServed in a tall glass adorned with Birdie's name and a jewel-toned parrot, she and Miles joke that the cocktail \"got us on the no-fly list at St. Barts.\" I had never heard of a Cuban breeze before this movie, but as Blanc might say, I found it quite \"compelling.\"\r\n\r\nThe easy-to-make Cuban breeze is a blend of vodka, amaretto liqueur and pineapple juice. Although some versions include lime or other fruit juices, I think my version with only pineapple juice tastes best. It has just the right amount of almond flavor, an unexpectedly delicious pairing with pineapple.\r\n\r\nA Cuban breeze is a refreshing change from more common island-inspired tiki drinks<\/a>. It's perfect for poolside or anytime you want a sweet and sunny cocktail.\r\n

Is This Really a Cuban Drink?<\/h2>\r\nI couldn't find much history behind this drink, no closely-guarded recipe or bartender to credit with its creation. So I can't be sure that this is truly an authentic Cuban drink. However, plenty of pineapples are grown in Cuba and it's a favorite ingredient in the country's cuisine, so this is likely why someone decided that this drink has a Cuban vibe.\r\n

See our best Cuban-inspired recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How to Make a Cuban Breeze Cocktail<\/h2>\r\nThis recipe makes one drink. Use a curvy hurricane glass; if you don't have one, use a tulip glass or a Collins glass instead.\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n