Method
How to make Cuba Libre
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Fill a chilled highball glass completely with fresh ice cubes.
- 02
Pour 50 ml aged rum and 15 ml fresh lime juice over the ice.
- 03
Stir for about 5 seconds so the rum and lime are evenly combined and chilled.
- 04
Slowly top with 120 ml cold cola, pouring it down the inside of the glass.
- 05
Lift the ice once from the bottom with a bar spoon to combine without losing too much carbonation.
- 06
Squeeze the optional lime wedge lightly over the drink, drop it into the glass, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Cuba Libre taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessHigh · 4/5
- SournessMedium · 3/5
- BitternessVery low · 1/5
- StrengthMedium · 3/5
- FreshnessHigh · 4/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Cuba Libre: ingredient choices
Is a Cuba Libre just rum and cola?
This Kokto recipe also includes a measured amount of lime juice. The extra lime garnish is optional, but the juice is not. It specifies aged rum.
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Plan 2 servings of Cuba LibreMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
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Quick answers
Cuba Libre questions
What is in a Cuba Libre?
Kokto’s build uses aged rum, lime juice, and cola, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Cuba Libre take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Cuba Libre prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Cuba Libre alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1seed.recipe.cuba-libre · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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