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Cuba Libre cocktail freshly served
Simple and classic Cuba Libre cocktail

Classic Cuba Libre Cocktail

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
The Cuba Libre ('Free Cuba') is more than rum and coke. Legend says it was born during the Spanish-American War when soldiers mixed local rum with their imported cola and lime. The secret is the ratio and the fresh lime acidity, which 'cuts' the cola's dense sweetness, making it refreshing and dangerously drinkable.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 160 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Caribbean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Highball glass (Long drink)
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Alcohol

Instructions

1 ✓

Roll lime on counter, cut in half. Juice one half, slice the other.

Tip: Rolling breaks juice sacs yielding more liquid.
2 ✓

Fill glass completely with ice.

Tip: More ice chills better and dilutes less.
3 ✓

Pour lime juice over ice, then rum.

Tip: Lime over ice coats cubes for flavor in every sip.
4 ✓

Drop in the squeezed lime shell.

Tip: Lime oils in peel add real aroma.
5 ✓

Top with cold cola, stir gently once.

Tip: One lift motion mixes without killing fizz.
6 ✓

Garnish with lime wheels, serve.

Recipe FAQ

Which rum?
Traditionally white rum (light), but gold rum adds caramel notes.
Too sweet?
Add more lime or use less cola and top with soda water.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 5 oz Cola (cold)
  • 1 whole Fresh Lime
  • 6 cubes Large Ice