Cuba Libre (IBA)

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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: International Bartenders Association →

Recipe source: International Bartenders Association

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.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Cuba Libre (IBA)

Ingredients

1½ Shot(s) Rum - White ingredient

¼ Shot(s) Lemon Juice ingredient

Prep: Fresh Squeezed

Top Off With Cola ingredient

Garnish

Lime supply

Prep: Wedge

Drinkware

Collins tool

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Highball tool

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Tool

Citrus Juicer tool

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Elbow Squeezer tool

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Spoon tool

Prep: Stirring

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Directions

Steps: Cuba Libre (IBA)

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.

Listen

Cuba Libre (IBA) - Recipe Narration

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