Jun 09 2026

Cuba Libre Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

A cocktail made with rum, cola, and lime.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top for the liquid.

  2. 2

    Add the Rum

    Pour 2 oz of white rum over the ice in the prepared glass.

  3. 3

    Add Lime Juice

    Squeeze 1 oz of fresh lime juice into the glass, allowing it to mingle with the rum.

  4. 4

    Add Cola

    Top off the drink with 4 oz of cola, pouring it gently to maintain the carbonation.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the cocktail with a wedge of lime on the rim of the glass.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Stir gently to mix the ingredients, and serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer.

More from La Bodeguita De Mima Cuban Restaurant and Rum Bar