Cuba Libra
Dark rum over ice with a fresh lime squeezed and dropped in, filled with Coca-Cola. A darker, juicier take on the classic rum and coke.
10% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
240 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)Squeeze
- Dark Rum1-2 shot
- ColaFill with
- Ice
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Cuba Libra close to the original.
Instead of Dark Rum
- Gold Rum— lighter, smoother
- Spiced Rum— adds baking spice
Instead of Cola
- Root Beer— sweeter, sassafras notes
Instructions
Fill tall glass with ice cubes.
Add rum.
Rub cut edge of lime on rim of glass then squeeze juice into glass.
Fill with Coca-Cola.
Garnish with lime slice.
Enjoy!
Pairs well with
Dark rum deepens this cola-lime classic for smoky, savory Cuban bites:
- Cuban sandwich quarters
- Tostones with garlic mojo
- Ham croquetas
- Fried yuca with cilantro sauce
Similar taste
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