Cuba Libre
The classic Cuba Libre, also known as Rome & Cola, is a sweet and tasty drink that can be recommended for all occasions. Cuba Libre has the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, where the dark caramel taste from the rum makes the drink perfect.
- 4 cl light rum
- 1 cl lime juice
- 12 cl Coca Cola
- 1 slice of lime
- 75 g ice cubes
- 1 pcs. lowball glass
Ingredients
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour lime juice into the glass.
- Pour rum and Coke into the glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and serve.
Instructions
Facets of the drink
Variations, history and non-alcoholic
Variations of Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre is straightforward in its classic form – and that’s probably what we all love. For the same reason, there are not very many variations of the drink. If you want to keep the original ingredients, then you can, for example, choose a stronger rum or play with the amount of cola and spirits.
Do you feel for a more alternative version? Then you can try a Cuba Libre with a bit of gin and Angostura or a version with a splash of hot sauce. It may sound crazy, but in some parts of the world, both variations are popular choices.
Cuba Libre origin
Cuba Libre means “free Cuba” in Spanish, and the cocktail originated in Havana around the 20th century. During the Spanish-American War, patriots mixed rum and Coke when they wanted to toast the island. A straightforward, homemade Cuba Libre with lemon instead of lime.
Cuba Libre quickly became popular in the southern American states as the necessary ingredients were readily available. Today, the drink is also a clear classic that you can easily find at almost any bar.
Non-alcoholic Cuba Libre
There is nothing to say that you feel like a delicious, refreshing Cuba Libre on a hot day – but maybe you want to be in addition to the alcohol. A non-alcoholic Cuba Libre is a perfect alternative and very reminiscent of the original.
Ingredients
- 5 cl rum replacement
- 2 cl lime juice
- 16 cl Cola
- 1 slice of lime
- 75 g ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill the tall glass with ice.
- Pour lime juice into the glass.
- Pour the rum substitute and cola into the glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and serve.