Traditional Cuba Libre
The Cuba Libre is a classic cocktail, and more than just rum and coke. Discover the simple trick to make this enduring cocktail the correct way.
Equipment
- Glass
- Jigger
- Lemon Squeezer
- Muddler
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gold Rum (30ml)
- 4 oz Cola (120ml)
- ½ Lime Wedge
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters (optional)
Instructions
- In an empty Collins glass, squeeze half a lime.
- Drop the spent lime into the glass and use a muddler to mash the shell. Give the rind two or three good turns with the muddler.
- Add the ice.
- Add the rum.
- Top off the drink with cola.
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.
Notes
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