The Cuba Libre is also known as Rum and Coke. This cocktail traditional consists of cola, rum, and lime juice.
When life gives you limes, you make a Cuba Libre.
This makes 1 serving:
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- lime wedges
- Coca cola, or my preference- Diet Coke
- Ice
This is my husband’s favorite mixed drink. If he sees a surplus of fresh limes in the fridge, I know he’ll be making himself a glass on the weekend.
The drink originated in Cuba when the country won independence in the Spanish–American War. While it’s a super easy cocktail to make, it’s also very refreshing. The fresh lime juice adds much brightness.
Feel free to use your favorite rum, whether it’s white, spiced, or dark. I prefer Mount Gay Rum Eclipse. It’s a mellow, versatile rum that works with a variety of applications.
Cheers!
Cuba Libre
Yield: serves 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- lime wedges
- Coca cola, or Diet Coke
- ice
Instructions
- In a glass add 2 oz rum and lime juice (according to preference). Top with coke and add ice.
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Looking at that GIF makes want a Coke so badly. Love your post; great pictures.
Yup, I think I could enjoy a few of these. Preferably while laying out on a beach.
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it looks so good. how much lime juice should I put it on
Thanks! It depends on your preference. I used about a tablespoon of lime juice, it adds a nice depth of flavor and balances out the alcohol. Although, some people like just a squeeze of lime. I say try out a little lime and work your way up until you like how it tastes :)