Acclaimed "cantinero" Julio Cabrera, 60, revered as one of the world's best bartenders and among the most well-known in Miami, was born and raised in Cuba. He studied to be an engineer but made the decision to leave everything behind and pursue a career as a bartender. His family thought he was crazy, but time proved his passion was worth it.
He traveled the world spreading the word about Cuban "ron" (rum) and studying, eventually moving to Mexico. Like many Latino entrepreneurs, he was still in his forties when he decided to pursue the American dream and migrate with his family. His children were still very young, aged five and nine, when they made the journey to the US.
