Cuban bartenders shake their stuff

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By Vanessa Arrington

Havana - Like the rum that flows freely through their tropical drinks, the love of making cocktails runs in the blood of many Cubans.

Ever since the Prohibition Era, when Americans flocked to the island for alcohol, tuxedo-clad bartenders have been fine-tuning their skills at mixing drinks and presenting them with flair.

This week 10 of Cuba's top bartenders vied for first place in the cocktail competition of the International Rum Festival in Havana, creating electric blue and fiery orange concoctions with an elegance that has come to define the island's drink-making style.

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I've reports that Cuba is the most wonderful place to visit/6 month stay and that's where I'd be right now if it weren't for Bush's increased stranglehold on Cuba.