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Cuba Libre cocktail

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Cuba Libre

A simple and refreshing cocktail made with rum and cola.

Base
Rum
Difficulty
Easy
Strength
Light
Origin
Cuba

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Fill a Highball Glass with ice.
  2. Add Rum (Gold) & Cola.
  3. Garnish with Lime Wedge.

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About the Cuba Libre

The Cuba Libre is a refreshing, simple cocktail made with rum and cola, garnished with a lime wedge. This drink is often associated with Cuba and is perfect for those who enjoy light, bubbly beverages. It’s easy to make and a popular choice for casual occasions.

The drink combines the sweetness of cola with the richness of rum and the tartness of lime, creating a well-balanced, laid-back cocktail.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Dark 'N' Stormy

    Uses ginger beer for a spicier kick, while the Cuba Libre is lighter with cola and lime.

  • Bay Breeze

    Uses cranberry and pineapple juice for a fruitier, tangier profile, while the Cuba Libre keeps it smooth with cola.

  • Caipirinha

    Muddles lime and sugar for a more intense tartness, compared to the Cuba Libre's simple lime juice and cola.

  • Mojito

    Mint adds a refreshing twist to the mojito, contrasting with the cola sweetness in the Cuba Libre.

  • Tequila Sunrise

    Uses orange juice and grenadine for a layered fruity flavor, while the Cuba Libre is crisper with cola and lime.

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