ALL DRINKS / CUBA LIBRE
RUM
CUBA LIBRE
White Rum · Fresh Lime · Coca-Cola
Rum
ALCOHOL
1-2 Minutes
PREP TIME
Easy
DIFFICULTY
The original Cuban highball — light rum, fresh lime, and ice-cold Coca-Cola. A classic that’s infinitely easier to pour than it is to perfect, because the best versions depend on fresh lime and really good ice.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz white rum (Havana Club or Bacardi)
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Coca-Cola (ice cold)
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice
HOW WE MAKE IT
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add rum and fresh lime juice.
Top with Coca-Cola.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a lime wedge.
Taste
FLAVOR PROFILE
When To Serve
PERFECT FOR
Casual parties, BBQs, sports-themed events, and guests who want a familiar, low-maintenance drink.
Customize
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Use Mexican Coke (cane sugar, not corn syrup — tastes noticeably better), add a dash of bitters for a more cocktail-forward version, or try it with aged rum for more depth.
Bartender's Secret
Pro tip: Lime is what separates a Cuba Libre from a rum and Coke. Squeeze and drop the wedge into the drink — the oils from the peel make a real difference.
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