Cuba Libre
Sweet with a hint of citrus - it's long and refreshing.
Ingredients
1.7oz
Pampero Oro
0.5oz
Lemon Juice
2
Dashes of Angostura Bitters
1
Top up with Cola
1
Lime Wedge (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highabll Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
Method
Preparation
- Build in an Ice-filled Highball Glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a Lime Wedge.
Alcohol content
Alcohol content
16 g per serve
HISTORY OF THE DRINK
The Cuba Libre (also known as Rum & Coke) is a staple highball cocktail combining rum, cola, often lime juice, and is served on ice. Despite its simplicity, the drink has a notable history, with its name “Cuba Libre” (Free Cuba) and the drink itself associated with the Cuban Independence Movement in the late 1890s. Its simple and readily-available ingredients have helped this cocktail to retain its popularity today, with bartenders around the globe putting their own stamp on the drink.
Interesting facts
Cuba Libre means ‘Free Cuba’ in Spanish. The drink is often seen as a symbol of Cuban nationalism. The cocktail is so popular in Cuba that it's often referred to simply as ‘Ron con Coca’ (Rum and Coke).
