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Cuba Libre rum and coke cocktail drink recipe

Cuba Libre
Rum and Coke Recipe

The Cuba Libre dates back to the Spanish-American war, when a member of the U.S. Signal Corps reportedly caused a sensation by ordering the exotic mixture at a bar in Old Havana. Though coca-cola has changed a lot since then (it used to contain real coca—the source ingredient for cocaine!), the Cuba Libre remains a festive favorite.

Recommended glass: Highball

Ingredients

Serves 1

1	wedge	lime
~		ice cubes
2	ounces	rum
4	ounces	cola

Directions

Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and fill it with ice cubes.
Pour the rum into the glass and add the cola.
Squeeze the lime into the mixture, then add the wedge to the drink. Stir well and serve.

Preparation time: Several minutes.

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