Cuba Libre translated means “Free Cuba” and was popularized around the end of the Spanish American War. This mixed drink is similar to a Rum & Coke, but the addition of fresh lime juice lightens up the drink and defines the Cuba Libre. It’s an easy drink to remember and popular enough that it would be good to add it to the drinks to know list.
Taste: 5
Presentation: 4
Ease of Preparation: 4 – Lime twist is complicated
Drinks Until Blackout: 9 – 12% Alcohol
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
• Juice of 1/2 a lime
• 2 oz light rum
• 4 oz cola
Preparation:
1. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into a Collins glass.
2. Add ice cubes.
3. Pour the remaining ingredients into the glass.
4. Stir well.
