Basically a rum and coke with a squeeze of lime, but Cuba Libre has much more of a ring about it. And it is much more of a drink, the squeeze of lime adds layers of complexity, balancing the sweetness of the cola.
Cuba Libre (IBA)
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Basically a rum and coke with a squeeze of lime, but Cuba Libre has much more of a ring about it. And it is much more of a drink, the squeeze of lime adds layers of complexity, balancing the sweetness of the cola.
Recipe Source
Recipe source: International Bartenders Association
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Ingredients: Cuba Libre (IBA)
Ingredients
Rum - White · ingredient
Lemon Juice · ingredient
Prep: Fresh Squeezed
Cola · ingredient
Garnish
Lime · supply
Prep: Wedge
Drinkware
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Collins · tool
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Highball · tool
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Tool
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Citrus Juicer · tool
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Elbow Squeezer · tool
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Spoon · tool
Prep: Stirring
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Steps: Cuba Libre (IBA)
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Build
1 min
Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice.
Build directly in the serving glass over ice. No shaker needed.
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cocktail · recipe
Cuba Libre (IBA)
5 min · 1 cocktail
Origin
Cuba, early 1900s. Created to celebrate Cuba's independence. "Free Cuba!" was the toast.
Rating
3
Recipe Source
International Bartenders Association
Materials
Ingredients
Rum - White · ingredient
Lemon Juice · ingredient
Prep: Fresh Squeezed
Cola · ingredient
Garnish
Lime · supply
Prep: Wedge
Drinkware
1
Collins · tool
Show 1
1
Highball · tool
Show 1
Tool
1
Citrus Juicer · tool
Show 1
1
Elbow Squeezer · tool
Show 1
1
Spoon · tool
Prep: Stirring
Show 1
Steps
1
Build
1 min
Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice.
Build directly in the serving glass over ice. No shaker needed.