About manolito
Manolito is our ‘little cradle’ of the daiquiri in the French Quarter. Here, we seek to honor the traditions of warmth and generosity that drove the life of Manuel "Manolito" Carbajo Aguiar. Manolito embodied hospitality during his tenure at the legendary El Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba.
The History of Manolito
Before his untimely passing, Manolito visited New Orleans, Havana's once-sister city. Here, the cantinero instilled a vitality and vigor that enliven us to this day. Every time that our team carefully blends, throws, and shakes a cocktail, we pay homage to the spirit and techniques passed to us by Manolito.
Our menu features a collection of Manolito Bar and Restaurant's favorite classics. The cocktails remain just as they have been served since the bar’s inception—and as many have been served for generations. The cantineros and cantineras of Manolito firmly adhere to the techniques of El Floridita's once-owner, Constante Ribigualgua. Ribigualgua’s meticulous techniques have been taught to generations of cantineros—including Manolito himself—for nearly a century. In turn, Manolito, graciously passed his blender to the bartenders of New Orleans. We are here to make sure the spirit of his legacy will always remain.
The staff of Manolito invites everyone to celebrate the daiquiri culture New Orleans has always known, the way it was originally intended. ¡Salud!
