Timeless Classic

Cuba Libre

Crisp golden rum and sparkling cola cut clean by generous fresh-squeezed lime.

Rum Built Large cold ice cubes 2 min · 12% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Two fresh lime wedges

Light or Gold Rum 50 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 15 ml
Chilled Craft Cola 120 ml

Preparation

Squeeze fresh lime juice directly into an ice-filled highball glass and drop one spent shell in.
Add rum, top slowly with ice-cold cola, and lift once with a barspoon so the citrus sharpens every sip.
Garnish the rim with a fresh lime wedge.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Already pure home-bar perfection—the secret that separates it from a plain rum-and-coke is half a fresh squeezed lime (never skip the lime!).

Any White or Gold Rum 50 ml
Half a Fresh Lime (squeezed) 15 ml
Chilled Cola 120 ml

At-Home Steps

Pack a tall glass with ice cubes and squeeze half a fresh lime right over the ice.
Pour in rum and top with cold cola.
Stir once gently.

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How do you make Cuba Libre at home with everyday ingredients?

Already pure home-bar perfection—the secret that separates it from a plain rum-and-coke is half a fresh squeezed lime (never skip the lime!). Ingredients: 50 ml Any White or Gold Rum, 15 ml Half a Fresh Lime (squeezed), 120 ml Chilled Cola. Steps: Pack a tall glass with ice cubes and squeeze half a fresh lime right over the ice. Pour in rum and top with cold cola. Stir once gently.

What is the full craft bar specification for Cuba Libre?

Cuba Libre (Rum, 12% ABV) is prepared built with large cold ice cubes and garnished with two fresh lime wedges. Ingredients: 50 ml (1 2/3 oz) Light or Gold Rum, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Fresh Lime Juice, 120 ml (4 oz) Chilled Craft Cola.