Cuba Libre Proper
The authentic Cuba Libre with rum, cola, and essential fresh lime.
- 2 ozwhite rum
- ½ ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
- 4 ozcola(to top)
- lime wedgegarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2Squeeze lime juice over the ice.
- 3Add rum.
- 4Top with cola.
- 5Stir gently to combine.
- 6Garnish with a lime wedge.
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The Cuba Libre was born around 1900 following the Spanish-American War, celebrating Cuban independence. What distinguishes it from a simple rum and Coke is the essential addition of fresh lime juice.
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