Rosa Libre Daniel Barros

According to Bacardi’s website, the origin of the Cuban drink dates back to 1900, during the military occupation of Cuba by the US. At a Havana bar, the American captain Russell asked the bartender to prepare for him and his soldiers a mix of Coca-Cola and Bacardi with ice cubes and a slice of lemon. Delighted with the unusual combination of ingredients, the crew toasted to the country's independence from Spain, baptizing it with the name "Cuba Libre" (Free Cuba). Rosa Libre keeps the drink’s fresh and sweet, bubbly and syrupy character by introducing a striking note of rose to bring grace and beauty to the fragrance. Hot spices add a provocative and alluring touch, while a chypre base provides substance and refinement.