Drinks Cuba Libre or Just Rum and Coke by Olexiy Bayev June 13, 2020 Published: June 13, 2020Last Updated on April 18, 2023 5.1K views 5.1K “Cuba libre” – shouted the American soldiers, when they were on Liberty Island at the beginning of the XX century, rising the hand up and holding this cocktail. According to one version, this is when this drink was invented. Probably, someone could make it up even earlier, but the problem is, there was no Coca-Cola in Cuba. Just imagine: rum is, but there is no Coke. Basically, the only difference between a regular Rum and Coke, and this cocktail is lime (and its juice). In the majority of recipe variations – the lime is optional, but in my opinion, the taste is bland without it. If you don’t want or just can’t add lime for some reasons, you can replace it with lemon, the taste would be different, but still good. In the original recipe, they use light rum, but I think with a dark one it tastes even better. That’s why when I’m cooking this cocktail – I use the one I have at hand, and most often it’s the dark one. What You Need to Cook Cuba Libre or Just Rum and Coke INGREDIENTS: 60 ml (4,1 tbsp) of rum 120 ml (8,1 tbsp) of Coke ½ of lime Ice EQUIPMENT: Citrus press/juicer (not necessarily) How to Make Cuba Libre or Just Rum and Coke: Step-by-Step Instructions🔪 STEP 1. Take a tall 300-400 ml glass (1,5-2 cups) and fill with ice in half. STEP 2. Cut the lime in 4 parts, for 1 serving we’ll need half of them. Squeeze a juice from 2 quarters to the glass and drop there the same lime slices which we just squeezed too. STEP 3. Pour rum (60 ml (4,1 tbsp) ) into the glass with ice. STEP 4. Add 120 ml (4,1 tbsp) of Coke to the same glass (surprising, isn’t it?). Mix carefully.Done! As a result, we’ve got an original Cuba Libre (if using the light rum, of course), but I think, the exact proportions are not necessary here. You better try to adjust the ratio of strong (rum), sweet (Coke), and sour (lime), until you find the perfect balance for yourself. Cuba Libre or Just Rum and Coke No ratings yet Basically, the only difference between a regular Rum and Coke, and this cocktail is lime (and its juice). In the majority of recipe variations – the lime is optional, but in my opinion, the taste is bland without it. Pin Recipe Print Recipe CourseDinner, DrinksCuisineCuban Cook Time5 minutes minutesTotal Time5 minutes minutes Servings1 Calories138kcal EquipmentCitrus press/juicer (not necessarily) Ingredients Metric – US Customary60 ml rum120 ml Coke½ limeIce InstructionsTake a tall 300-400 ml glass and fill with ice in half.Cut the lime in 4 parts, for 1 serving we’ll need half of them. Squeeze a juice from 2 quarters to the glass and drop there the same lime slices which we just squeezed too.Pour rum (60 ml) into the glass with ice.Add 120 ml of Coke to the same glass. Mix carefully. NutritionCalories: 138 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 37 mg | Sodium: 39 mg | Potassium: 205 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 22 mg | Iron: 1 mg PinYumTweetShareTelegramVibeFlip0 Shares Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Recipe Rating Recipe Rating Δ You may also like Thai Iced Tea: A Refreshing Touch of Asia Perfect Lemonade Olexiy Bayev