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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)· not in your barSqueeze
- Dark Rum· not in your bar1-2 shot
Or swap: Gold Rum — lighter, smoother, Spiced Rum — adds baking spice
- Cola· not in your barFill with
Or swap: Root Beer (top up) — sweeter, sassafras notes
- Ice· not in your bar
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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