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Cuba Libre
The Cuba Libre perfectly captures the independent spirit of BACARDÍ. Mix BACARDÍ Gold rum with cola and lime juice in a highball glass. Finish with a lime wedge and drink a toast to freedom.
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HOW TO MAKE A CUBA LIBRE
Created in 1900, the Cuba Libre has always had a split identity: part cocktail, part rallying cry.
How to make a
Cuba Libre
Ingredients
- 2
oz BACARDÍ Gold rum - 4
oz cola - 2
lime wedges lime wedge as garnish
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Cuba Libre recipe
One step at a time
Step 1
Squeeze
Fill a highball glass with cubed ice, and squeeze in the lime wedges.
Step 2
Pour
Pour in the BACARDÍ Gold Rum followed by chilled cola.
Step 3
Stir
Give it all a gentle stir.
Step 4
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge.
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FAQ
What is gold rum?
Gold rum, also known as amber rum, usually provides rich and smooth flavors after being aged in barrels.
What is the difference between a rum and cola and a Cuba Libre?
Rum and cola cocktails use white rum, whereas a Cuba Libre uses gold rum. They’re also enjoyed for different reasons; the Cuba Libre is a drink with conviction and purpose that unites people, calls for change, and celebrates it all.
What type of rum goes in a Cuba Libre cocktail?
The Cuba Libre uses gold rum, such as BACARDÍ Gold – an instant classic.
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