Cuba Libre
The Cuba Libre is a medium rum highball, sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official contemporary classics cocktails.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 34 out of 100
- Sweet
- 85 out of 100
- Fruity
- 8 out of 100
- Bitter
- 22 out of 100
- Boozy
- 43 out of 100
How to make a Cuba Libre
To make a Cuba Libre, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz light rum, ½ oz lime and 3 oz coca-cola.
You'll need
Make it virgin: the Virgin Cuba Libre.
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in light rum and lime juice.
- 3
Top with Coca-Cola.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the Coca-Cola fizzy.
Cuba Libre questions
What does a Cuba Libre taste like?
Mostly sweet. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Cuba Libre?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Cuba Libre and a Mojito?
Both use light rum and lime. The Cuba Libre adds coca-cola, while the Mojito uses simple syrup, mint and soda water.
Can I make Cuba Libres in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz light rum and 3 oz lime in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with coca-cola as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Cuba Libre in?
A highball glass.