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| Kirk and Sweeney Flight at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar |
From our friends at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar...
Time Flies When Enjoying Rum!
Throughout the month of August, enjoy $10 rum flights and additional rum specials on August 16. Additionally, a portion of the sales from each Don Q cocktail sold during the month of August will benefit CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees), a national 501(c)3 charity whose mission is to grant support to children of food and beverage service families navigating life-altering circumstances
August 16 is officially National Rum Day and Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is celebrating with a variety of specials. At Cuba Libre, rum is the celebrated spirit and National Rum Day provides the perfect opportunity to showcase its versatility and flavor. Throughout the month of August, guests will be able to enjoy two pre-selected rum flights at a discounted price of $10 each. Flights of rum include three one-ounce pours. The complete list of flights available is listed below.
August 16 is officially National Rum Day and Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is celebrating with a variety of specials. At Cuba Libre, rum is the celebrated spirit and National Rum Day provides the perfect opportunity to showcase its versatility and flavor. Throughout the month of August, guests will be able to enjoy two pre-selected rum flights at a discounted price of $10 each. Flights of rum include three one-ounce pours. The complete list of flights available is listed below.
Additionally, on Friday, August 16, guests can partake in Cuba Libre’s extensive collection of rums, featured flights and rum-based libations for half the price. This special offering will be available exclusively at the bar during happy hour. Cuba Libre’s rum list showcases over 90 premium and flavored varieties from Guyana, Haiti, Nicaragua and Tortola. Rums are priced between $8 and $84 per shot.
As an added bonus, a portion of the proceeds from each Don Q libation sold during rum month of August will be donated by Don Q to CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees) - with Cuba Libre matching the donation. This is the restaurant’s third fundraiser for this non-profit organization whose mission is to grant support to children of food and beverage service families navigating life-altering circumstances. Barry Gutin, principal and co-founder of GuestCounts Hospitality, LLC, which owns and operates Cuba Libre, serves on the board of directors for CORE so it is a cause close to his heart.
TOUR OF THE DARK SIDE OF RUM:
Tasting flight of dark rums for those that prefer flavors of molasses and cocoa.
Cruzan Black Strap, Kraken Dark Spiced Rum and Ron Miel
KIRK AND SWEENEY FLIGHT:
Named after a wooden rum running schooner that shipped spirits from the Caribbean to America during prohibition. Distillery based in the Dominican Republic.
Kirk and Sweeney 12 Year, Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year and Kirk and Sweeney 23 Year
WHEN: $10 rum flights will be available August 1 through August 31, 2019. On Friday, August 16, guests will be able to enjoy Cuba Libre’s extensive collection of rums, rum flights and rum-based mixed drinks at half price, exclusively at the bar during happy hour which is available Sunday through Friday, from 4 PM to 7 PM.
WHERE: Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is located at 801 9th Street, NW, Ste. A, Washington, DC 20001, Tel.: (202) 408-1600. For additional information, please visit www.cubalibrerestaurant.com.
WHY: Children of Restaurant Employees, or CORE, is a 501(c)3 charitable organization funded by donations from individuals, food and beverage operators, suppliers and distributors, and special events. CORE grants support to children of food and beverage service families navigating life-altering circumstances. Since its inception in 2004, CORE has raised over $4M to help over 600 children from families across the industry and the country. For more information, or to nominate someone in need, please visit http://www.coregives.org/.
About Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar:
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar opened in Philadelphia in 2000, Atlantic City in 2004, Orlando in 2009 and Washington, DC in 2010 to much acclaim, giving guests a passport to Cuba's intriguing flavors and culture. The restaurant’s name, which translates to “a free Cuba,” signifies a hope for the future of the treasured island nation. Two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef-Partner Guillermo Pernot’s menus feature tantalizing tastes that reflect Cuba’s culinary traditions, as well as the emerging modern cuisine he is experiencing during his continuing travels to Cuba. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is poised for expansion into other new markets. The restaurant is an affiliate of GuestCounts Hospitality, which has operated a diverse portfolio of restaurant and nightlife concepts. Principals Barry Gutin and Lawrence Cohen bring a unique combination of expertise to each of their projects and have been partners in the hospitality business since 1995. For more information about Cuba Libre, please visit www.CubaLibreRestaurant.com. For more information on GuestCounts Hospitality, please visit http://www.GuestCounts.com or call (215) 922-3200.
