Cuba Libre

Rum and cola made better with a real squeeze of lime. Simple, familiar and ready in under a minute.

Time: 1 min
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Built in glass
Glass: Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings

White rum1 ¾ oz
Cola4 oz
Lime juice2 tsp

Garnish: Lime wedge (1 wedge)

How to make it

1
Fill a highball glass with ice.
2
Add rum and lime juice.
3
Top with cola and stir gently.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.