Cuba Libre Recipe
Bacardi superior rum, lime juice and Coca-Cola.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare glass
Fill a highball glass (about 10–12 oz capacity) with ice cubes until roughly three-quarters full.
- 2
Add rum and lime
Pour 2 oz Bacardi Superior rum over the ice, then add 0.5 oz (about 1/2 oz) fresh lime juice.
- 3
Top with cola
Slowly pour 4 oz chilled Coca-Cola down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and gently combine with the spirits.
- 4
Garnish and serve
Give the drink a gentle stir (1–2 revolutions) to integrate the lime and cola without flattening the bubbles. Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.
- 5
Optional adjustments: For a sweeter drink, increase cola by 1 oz. For a more pronounced citrus note, increase lime juice to 0.75–1 oz. Use chilled ingredients and a cold glass for best results.