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Close up of a rum and coke with a lime wedge on the rim.

Rum And Coke (Cuba Libre)

This rum and coke (also known as a cuba libre) is a delicious and smooth drink. With just two ingredients, you can have this stirred up in no time.
5 from 1 vote
Mix Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 drink

Equipment

  • highball glass
  • bar spoon
  • jigger
  • shaker optional
  • Knife for optional garnish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Rum
  • 4 oz Coke
  • 1 Lime Wedge optional garnish
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Fill highball glass with ice.
  • Using the jigger, measure 2 oz of rum.
  • Pour rum from jigger into the glass.
  • Using the jigger, measure 2 of of Coke.
  • Pour Coke from jigger into the glass.
    Note: skip the measuring if you want and just top the glass off with Coke, it should be around 4 oz.
  • Stir gently with bar spoon to mix. Or gently toss from glass to shaker and back to glass.
  • To add optional garnish: Slice lime into wedges. Choose one and cut a small notch in the pulp. Place wedge on the rim of the glass.
    note: you can also add a squeeze of lime directly into the drink if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Tips & Variations
  • Try different rums - dark rum, coconut rum or Jamaican rum for example.
  • Try different coke - use cherry coke, diet coke or any other type or flavor.
  • Maintain the ratio - the 2:1 ratio of Coke to Rum really results in the best flavor combination. Anything lower in Coke and the rum is a bit harsh.
  • Stir lightly - part of the zing in this drink is the fizz in the soda. So, to make sure you don't get it too fizzy and then quickly flat, stir the drink gently with a bar spoon to mix it together.
  • Make a pitcher - instead of making just one glass, serve this up at a get together and make a big batch. Simply double or triple the ingredient amounts. But don't make it far in advance of the fizz in the Coke will go flat.
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