Happy birthday, Nicaragua. I drank a toast in the best rum in the world, Flor de Caña Extra Seco. Mixed with Coke, it was called a Nica-libre, and after a few glasses I was ready to take on the salsa champions and knock them dead. I went outside to dance.
In "The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey," Salman Rushdie reflects on a celebratory moment in Nicaragua, raising a glass to the country’s birthday with the renowned Flor de Caña Extra Seco rum. He enjoyed the drink mixed with Coke, naming it a Nica-libre, which inspired a spirited mood that made him feel invincible, ready to take on any challenge.
Rushdie's experience captures the vibrant culture of Nicaragua, where music and dance play a central role. His joyful revelry, fueled by the drink, prompts him to step outside and dance, suggesting a connection to the local traditions and the spirited essence of the Nicaraguan people.
