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Cuba Libre cocktail

Cuba Libre Cocktail Recipe

The Cuba Libre cocktail is a simple yet iconic cocktail recipe with rich history dating back to the early 1900s, right after the Spanish-American War. This cuba libre cocktail combines rum with cola and fresh lime juice in a refreshing highball drink. The phrase "¡Cuba Libre!" was a rallying cry for "Free Cuba" during Cuban independence from Spanish rule. According to cocktail history, the drink was born in Havana when American soldiers celebrating Cuba's newfound freedom mixed local rum with Coca-Cola at a local bar, adding a squeeze of lime. To make this classic cocktail recipe, fill a highball glass with ice, add rum and lime juice, then fill up with cola and give it a gentle stir. More than just a rum and Coke, the Cuba Libre carries the rich history of Cuban independence and represents one of the most beloved highball cocktails in the world.

Glass:

Highball

Strength

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Ingredients

1

Details

Glass: Highball
Makes: 1 serving
Strength:
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Flavor Profile:

🌿 fresh ⚖️ balanced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour rum and fresh lime juice into a highball glass. Use quality rum to honor this cocktail's rich Cuban heritage and the original recipe from Havana bars.

  2. 2

    Fill the highball glass with ice cubes. The tall glass format allows for proper dilution and showcases this classic highball cocktail's refreshing nature.

  3. 3

    Fill up with cola and stir lightly with a bar spoon. The gentle stir preserves carbonation while ensuring the "Free Cuba" flavors meld perfectly.

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