1939 Floridita Cock-tails

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More than a century ago—in the simple days of 1819— a typical Spanish chophouse rose above the walls at the entrance of the Monserrate gate. - it was a pleasant grilled structure, a rendevous for beaux, musicians, army officers, attorneys, actors, gentlemen of culture and honor, desirous to partake of the dellclous and tasty "mixed gin" or cherry Brandy. Ladies In their carriages under bright silken paraseis sipped dellclous brandies while being courted by theIr gallant knights. This Ideal venerated place was called the "Sllver PIne". This was over a century ago. Now—wlth the passing of years—the "Sllver PIne" facing Albear Square, overlooking the oíd colonial streets flled wlth traditlons of Its romantic past, has been renamed "La Florida". "The Sllver PIne" and "La Florida" café stlll stand, the former In our remembrance, the latter In the reailty of Ilfe's dally toll, serving the publlc, business men, pollticlans, professionals, writers and the most beautlful of elegant women, wlth exquisito whipped fruit ¡ulces and most dellcate wines and cocktalls.

"The Sllver PIne" chophouse was transformed during the days of the American occupatlon Into headquarters for t¿e good Yankee tipplers. The bartenders gradually modernizad the simple drinks of our ancestors and the valuable efforts

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