Highball

Cuba Libre

Name: Cuba Libre
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml White rum; 120 ml Cola; 15 ml Lime juice

Served in a highball glass

Ingredients

60 ml White rum
120 ml Cola
15 ml Lime juice

Preparation

Build in a highball glass over ice. Add rum and lime juice, top with cola and stir.

Garnish

Lime wedge

Origin story

The Cuba Libre cocktail emerged in the early 20th century, during the Cuban War of Independence. It combines rum, cola, and lime juice, symbolizing the spirit of freedom and celebration among soldiers and locals.