Rum
Cuba Libre
- Base
- Rum
- Family
- Highball
- Era
- Up to 1919
- Date
- around 1900
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Technique
- Built in the glass
- Flavour
- Sweet, Citrus
- Strength
- Light
- IBA list
- Contemporary Classics
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| White rum | 50 ml |
| Cola | 120 ml |
| Lime wedge (garnish) | one |
Method
- Fill the glass with ice and add the rum.
- Top with the cola and squeeze in the lime.
Tools
Place of origin
Where it is most consumed
Drunk in a great many countries, with a strong presence in Spain and Latin America.
An impression, not a measured figure
Curious stories
Documented
It was born in Cuba in the early 20th century, shortly after bottled Coca-Cola reached the island, though the details are unknown.
