Cuba Libre
Savor the refreshing taste of the Caribbean with our easy-to-follow Cuba Libre cocktail recipe, which blends rum, lime, and Coca-Cola for a taste that will dance on your palate and revive your spirit.
Servings 1
Calories 146kcal
Ingredients
- 2 oz. rum (light or dark works)
- Coca-Cola to top
- 1/2 fresh lime juiced
- 1 lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the rum into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- Juice the lime with a manual or automatic juicer. (You can also simply squeeze the lime by hand.) Add the fresh lime juice to the glass. Top the mix off with Coca-Cola.
- Gently stir to combine and garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Temperature matters. When it comes to ice, more is better.
- Balance the tart lime juice with the sweet cola, and rum in between.
- Sub out the lime wedge with mint leaves, cherry, or even a slice of pineapple for a change in presentation and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg