Cuba Libre
Rum and cola with lime, taken from a quick highball to a craft cola showstopper. The tiers climb from value white rum to a sipping aged rum with house-spiced cola syrup.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Contains alcohol
Budget version
Value white rum, supermarket cola and a wedge of lime.
Per serving£1.40
Total cost£1.40
Time3 min
Ingredients for 1
- 50 ml value white rum
- 120 ml supermarket cola , chilled
- 10 ml bottled lime juice
- 1 handful ice cubes
- 1 slice lime , to garnish
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the white rum and bottled lime juice.
- Top up with chilled cola.
- Give it one gentle stir and drop in a lime slice.
Equipment
- highball glass
- bar spoon
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value white rum, supermarket cola and a wedge of lime.
Better
Golden rum, fresh lime and a squeeze of fresh lime over premium cola.
Ultimate
Sipping aged rum and a homemade spiced cola syrup lengthened with soda.