Best Cuba Libre Cocktail Recipe

Two highball glasses with a Cuba Libre cocktail garnished with a lime wedge.

5 from 1 vote

Best Cuba Libre Cocktail Recipe

The Cuba Libre Cocktail is so much more than just rum and Coke. The combination of fresh lime juice, the sweetness of Coca-Cola, and the warmth of Cuban rum creates a unique and delicious flavor, making it one of the best cocktail recipes ever.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Cuban

Servings: serving

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

1-1½ cups ice cubes
½ ounce fresh lime juice (1 tablespoon)
2 ounces Cuban rum
4 ounces Coca-Cola
garnish with lime peel, lime wedge, or lime wheel (optional)

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
1-1½ cups ice cubes
Squeeze half a lime (about ½ ounce) into the glass and add the rum. Top up the glass with Coca-Cola.
½ ounce fresh lime juice, 2 ounces Cuban rum, 4 ounces Coca-Cola
Gently stir the mixture to combine the ingredients.
Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
garnish with lime peel, lime wedge, or lime wheel

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.

Expert Tips:

Choose a high-quality Cuban or Caribbean rum. I find that an aged rum or gold rum has a better flavor than white rum or light rum.

The ratio of rum to cola is 1:2 for an authentic Cuba Libre.

Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. Drop the spent lime shell in the glass for extra flavor and garnish with a lime wedge.

For a non-alcoholic version, skip the rum and add a bit more lime juice.

Nutrition