Classic cocktail
Cuba Libre
Rum, cola and lime in an easy highball.
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What you will need
Ingredients for one drink
- 50 ml White rum
- 120 ml Cola
- 10 ml Fresh lime juice
- 1 wedge Lime
Bar tools
Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer
How to make it
- Combine rum, cola and lime juice over ice in a highball.
- Give it a gentle stir and add a lime wedge.
BEHIND THE DRINK
The story & background
The Cuba Libre reference brings fresh lime juice into a rum-and-cola highball. That measured citrus component is part of the recipe, rather than just an optional decorative garnish.
Measure the citrus and sweetener before mixing. Fresh juice varies in acidity, so start with the recipe and make small adjustments only after tasting the finished drink.
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The cocktail guide adjusts ingredient quantities and lets you leave out items you already have.
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