| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0% | BUILD | HIGHBALL | 195ml |
What is Cuba Libre?
The Cuba Libre is a refreshing cocktail made with white rum, cola, and lime juice, with an ABV of approximately 10%.
As its name suggests—meaning "Free Cuba" in Spanish—this historic cocktail was born in the early 1900s to celebrate Cuban independence.
Similar to Rum and Coke but with added lime juice for a more refreshing and balanced taste. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a simple yet historically rich classic cocktail.
Cuba Libre ABV
The Cuba Libre has an ABV of approximately 10%, placing it on the lighter side of cocktails.
White rum (40%) at 50ml combined with 120ml of cola and 10ml of lime juice, plus slight dilution from the build method, creates roughly 10% alcohol content.
It's slightly lower than a Mojito (12%) and similar to a Highball (around 8-10%). Thanks to cola's sweetness and lime's acidity, the alcohol feels smooth and approachable.
Cuba Libre Ingredients
- 50ml - White rum
- 120ml - Cola
- 10ml - Lime juice
Cuba Libre Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour 50ml white rum, 120ml cola, and 10ml lime juice.
- Stir gently to combine.
Garnishing with a lime wedge enhances the fresh aroma and presentation.
Cuba Libre Taste
The Cuba Libre opens with cola's sweet carbonation alongside the refreshing aroma of lime hitting your senses.
This is followed by white rum's clean alcohol presence spreading subtly, while lime juice's acidity balances perfectly with cola's sweetness.
More refreshing and complex than a simple Rum and Coke. Highly recommended for those who want citrus notes added to sweet carbonated drinks, or anyone who loves refreshing cocktails.
Cuba Libre History
The Cuba Libre was born in Cuba in the early 1900s, shortly after the Spanish-American War.
After Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898, American soldiers stationed in Cuba began mixing local rum with newly arrived Coca-Cola and lime, toasting "¡Por Cuba Libre!" (To Free Cuba!).
With lime it's a Cuba Libre; without lime it's Rum and Coke. Despite its simple recipe, it carries the history of Cuban independence, remaining a beloved classic cocktail worldwide over 100 years later.
