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Cuba Libre Proper

The authentic Cuba Libre with rum, cola, and essential fresh lime.

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📋 Build🥃 Highball Glass🧊 cubed ice🍋 lime wedge👅 sweet citrus refreshing

📊 Servings:1

Ingredients

2 ozwhite rum
½ ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
4 ozcola(to top)
🍋lime wedge(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

Fill a highball glass with ice.
Squeeze lime juice over the ice.
Add rum.
Top with cola.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a lime wedge.

📜 History

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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~12% ABV

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Disclaimer: Recipes are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nutritional information, ABV estimates, and other data are approximations and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods used.