Classic Cuba Libre Food

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CUBA LIBRE



Cuba Libre image

Ironically, this Latin favorite called "Cuba libre" literally translates to "free Cuba" in English. Some refer to it as "la mentirita", which means "the small lie". Salud! Recipe from Shortcuts to 100 Best Latin Recipes by Sergio E Yibrin

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

ice cube
2 ounces dark rum
4 lime wedges
diet cola or regular cola

Steps:

  • Fill 4 tall glasses with ice.
  • Pour 1/2 ounce rum into each glass.
  • Squeeze and drop 1 lime wedge into each glass.
  • Fill each glass with cola and stir well.
  • Serve immediately.

CLASSIC CUBA LIBRE



Classic Cuba Libre image

Does it get any easier than this? It's rum and a cola beverage with a splash of lime.

Provided by c-biskit

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ice cubes
2 fluid ounces rum
4 fluid ounces cola
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes. Pour the rum and cola beverage into the glass. Stir in the lime juice, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

CUBA LIBRE



Cuba Libre image

A classic Cuban cocktail of rum, cola, lime and ice. Pour into a tall glass for the ultimate refreshing long cocktail

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ lime
50ml rum , we used white rum
100ml cola
ice

Steps:

  • Cut ½ a lime into four small wedges. Squeeze the juice from two of the wedges into a tall glass. Drop the remaining wedges into the glass and fill with ice. Pour in the rum then fill up with cola and stir gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

HOW TO MAKE A CLASSIC CUBA LIBRE COCKTAIL



How to Make a Classic Cuba Libre Cocktail image

The Cuba libre is a refreshing and incredibly simple mixed drink. It is similar to a rum and Coke, but the fresh lime is what makes it stand out.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories     Cocktail     Beverage     Cocktail

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 lime
2 ounces light rum , preferably Cuban
4 ounces cola (Coca-Cola)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Add the lime juice into a collins or highball glass .
  • Fill with ice cubes and pour the rum into the glass.
  • Fill with the cola and gently stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CUBA LIBRE



Cuba Libre image

The Cuba Libre was made popular by U.S. soldiers to celebrate their victory in the Spanish-American War. It was "more than just a cocktail," says Karl Franz Williams. "It was a cry for freedom."

Provided by Karl Franz Williams

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ice cubes
3 Lime wedges, divided
2 ounces Dark rum (Bacardi preferred)
4 ounces Cane-sugar Coca-Cola

Steps:

  • In a tall serving glass, add ice cubes, then squeeze the juice from 2 lime wedges and drop them into the glass. Add the rum, then the Coca Cola. Stir, garnish with the remaining lime wedge, and serve.

CUBA LIBRE



Cuba Libre image

A new addition to my family brought enlightenment of Cuban culinary greatness. including their beverages.

Provided by Jax Carcache

Categories     Beverages

Time 8m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups dark rum
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
8 cups very cold cola (recommend Coca Cola)
ice cube, for serving
8 lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix rum, lime juice, and cola together in a pitcher.
  • Pour over ice into tall glasses and garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 10.9, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 22.4, Protein 0.3

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