In 1988 the eternal Tom Cruise (…does he ever age?), recovering from the success of “Top Gun” and recently appearing alongside the great Paul Newman in “ The Color of Money ”, found himself in the role of Brian Flanagan, a young flair bartender looking for success in 1980s New York. Others were created to celebrate important historic events, like the Cuba Libre, created to mark the end of the Spanish-American War, or the Ti’ Punch, created in Guadalupe to celebrate the abolition of slavery.īut the “big screen” has played a role more than anything else, thanks to its media influence and social impact, thus dictating successful and fashionable drinks for decades.
Some cocktails have been made famous by important individuals, like the Daiquiri and the Mojito of legendary American author (and professional drinker) Ernest Hemmingway (“ My Mojito in La Bodeguita.
