Cuba Libre.
White Rum: Missing
Coca-Cola: Missing
Lime juice: Missing
Lime peel: Missing
Cola supplies both sweetness and carbonation, while lime juice keeps the combination from tasting flat. White rum gives the drink its spirit base without the heavier flavour of an aged rum. Build it over ice and stir gently to mix the ingredients without losing too many bubbles.
Highball GlassWhat ingredients do I need for Cuba Libre?
- White Rum: Missing5 cl
- Coca-Cola: Missing10 cl
- Lime juice: Missing1 cl
- Lime peel: Missing1 piece
How do I make Cuba Libre?
What does Cuba Libre taste like?
White rum and cola get a tart lift from lime juice. Lime peel adds a fresh aroma to this simple highball.
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