CUBA IN FOR THE HAVANA CLUB INTERNATIONAL COCKTAIL PRIZE

A woman with an undisputed career under her belt and behind the counter is making preps to represent Cuba in the Havana Club International Cocktail Grand Prix, slated for this upcoming summer in Havana. Barbara Betancourt is the winner of the nation contest prior to the grand prix, after beating 16 competitors with her El Manisero (The Peanut Vendor) cocktail, inspired in Rita Montaner’s iconic song.