Cuba Libre cocktail in a highball glass — made with Light rum, Lime, and Coca-Cola

Cuba Libre

Rum and Coke

Dificultad Easy
Calorías ~150 kcal
ABV 19,71%

Ingredientes

Instrucciones

Build all ingredients in a Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedge.

IBA ContemporaryClassic

Cuba Libre es un Clásico Contemporáneo reconocido por la IBA y uno de los cócteles más populares del mundo, combinando ron claro con zumo fresco de lima y Coca-Cola en un vaso alto con hielo para un highball refrescante, agridulce y brillante en cítricos. Con un 19,71% ABV, el ABV refleja el componente de ron relativamente grande típico de la especificación IBA, resultando en una bebida más fuerte que muchas versiones caseras. El nombre se traduce como 'Cuba Libre', reflejando sus orígenes históricos a principios del siglo XX.

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.

citrusy cola rum sweet refreshing

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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