Cocktails
Caribbean
CaribbeanCuba 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
Better version
Golden rum, fresh lime and a squeeze of fresh lime over premium cola.
Per serving£3.30
Total cost£3.30
Time5 min
Ingredients for 1
- 50 ml golden Caribbean rum
- 120 ml premium cola , chilled
- 15 ml fresh lime juice , about half a lime
- 1 handful ice cubes , large, clear
- 2 lime wedges , to garnish
Method
- Squeeze the fresh lime juice into a chilled highball glass and drop in one spent wedge.
- Add the golden rum and fill the glass with large ice cubes.
- Top with premium cola and stir once to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh lime wedge on the rim.
Equipment
- highball glass
- bar spoon
- citrus squeezer
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.
