What ingredients do I need for Cuba Libre?

To make Cuba Libre, you need: 1 ¾ oz White Rum, 1 Lime, 4 oz Cola, ¼ oz Lime Juice.

How do I make Cuba Libre?

Build all ingredients in a Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedge.

What glass should I use for Cuba Libre?

Cuba Libre is traditionally served in a Highball Glass, Collins Glass.

Is Cuba Libre an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Cuba Libre is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Cuba Libre?

Cuba Libre has an alcohol content of about 10.5% ABV.

How many calories are in Cuba Libre?

Cuba Libre contains approximately 250 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Cuba Libre?

For Cuba Libre you can swap — White Rum: Cachaça (makes it punchier), Gold Rum (richer, slightly oaky); Cola: Root Beer (sweeter, sassafras notes); Lime Juice: Lemon Juice (softer citrus).

Cuba Libre

Name: Cuba Libre
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 ¾ oz White Rum; 1 Lime; 4 oz Cola; ¼ oz Lime Juice

White rum, cola and a squeeze of fresh lime built tall over ice — history's most famous three-ingredient highball. Sweet, fizzy and instantly refreshing.

10.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

250 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

White Rum1 ¾ oz
Lime(optional)1
Cola4 oz
Lime Juice¼ oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Cuba Libre close to the original.

Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instead of Cola
- Root Beer— sweeter, sassafras notes
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus