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What's Cookin Good Lookin - Homemade Cocktail Alcohol Cuba Libre

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.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Gold Rum (30ml)
  • 4 oz Cola (120ml)
  • ½ Lime Wedge
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters (optional)

Equipment

  • Glass
  • Jigger
  • Lemon Squeezer
  • Muddler

Method
 

  1. In an empty Collins glass, squeeze half a lime.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the ice.
  4. Add the rum.
  5. Top off the drink with cola.
  6. Add 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

Notes

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