Cuba libre

Name: Cuba libre
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 2 lime wedges; 60ml rum; 120ml cola; Dash Angostura bitters (optional)

Easy
June 2023

Easy
June 2023

Test kitchen approved

Serves 1
Hands-on time 5 min

This easy, refreshing drink is perfect served with lots of ice. Rum and coca cola with a lime wedge can sound a bit dull – calling it Cuba Libre is much more romantic! The dash of bitters is optional but adds a subtle complexity.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 186kcals
Carbohydrates: 13g (13g sugars)

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 186kcals
Carbohydrates: 13g (13g sugars)

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Ingredients

2 lime wedges
60ml rum
120ml cola
Dash Angostura bitters (optional)

Method

Fill a highball glass with ice, then squeeze in the juice from 1 of the lime wedges. Add the rum, mix briefly, then top up with cola. Add a dash of bitters (if using) then garnish with the remaining lime wedge.