Cuba Libre
Rum and Coke
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Build all ingredients in a Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedge.
Cuba Libre is an IBA-recognized Contemporary Classic and one of the world's most popular cocktails, combining light rum with fresh lime juice and Coca-Cola in a tall glass over ice for a refreshing, bittersweet, and citrus-bright highball. At 19.71% ABV, the ABV reflects the relatively large rum component typical of the IBA specification, resulting in a stronger drink than many home versions. The name translates as 'Free Cuba,' reflecting its historical origins at the turn of the 20th century.
History & Origins
Cuba Libre originated in Havana, Cuba around 1900, following the Spanish-American War and American soldiers' discovery of Coca-Cola combined with Cuban rum. The drink's name was a patriotic toast to Cuban independence. Its popularization is sometimes attributed to a crowd of American soldiers celebrating in Havana with the new combination. The IBA recognized it as a Contemporary Classic, cementing its place as one of the defining rum cocktails globally.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Clean white rum, the sweet caramel-cola of Coca-Cola, and a bright, zesty lime note. Palate: Refreshing and well-balanced; the rum provides a clean alcoholic warmth, the Cola contributes sweetness and effervescence, and the lime juice cuts through both with its tartness. Finish: Clean, refreshing, and citrusy.
Pro Tip
Build directly in a Collins glass over ice, squeezing the lime juice in and dropping the spent lime wedge into the glass for additional citrus aroma throughout the drink.
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