Where did the term Cuba Libre originate?

The term "Cuba Libre" (meaning "Free Cuba") originated during the Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898). The phrase was first used by a group of Cuban exiles in New York City, who formed a club called the "Club Cubano Libre" in 1896. The club served as a meeting place for Cuban exiles and supporters of Cuban independence, and the term "Cuba Libre" quickly became a symbol of the Cuban independence movement.