Cuba Libre

Cuba Libre Recipe

Cuba Libre Recipe

“Cuba Libre (Free Cuba)!” was the battle cry of the Cuba Liberation Army during Cuba’s war of independence that ended in 1898.

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces light rum
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 4 ounces cola
  • Lime wheel, to garnish

Directions:

  1. Combine the light rum and lime juice in a ice-filled highball or Collins glass.
  2. Slowly add the cola, and gently stir.
  3. Garnish with the lime wheel, and serve.
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