Ingredients
Ice
5 oz. Cocoa-Cola
2 oz. white or dark rum
1/2 oz. lime juice (optional)
Lime wedge, for serving
Preparation
Step 1 Fill a glass with ice, then add Coca-Cola and rum and stir to combine. Add lime juice if using and garnish with lime wedge.
If you’d like, add lime juice (which technically makes it a Cuba Libre cocktail) and get to sippin’! Best paired with a hot and cheesy Cuban Sandwich or Cuban-Stuffed Chicken. 😍 Though it’s unclear when the Cuba Libre was invented, it seems to have originated during the Spanish-American War at the end of the 19th Century and gotten its name around 1900 when Cuba won its independence from Spain. Traditionally, a Rum and Coke is made with light rum, but you can use whatever you like. A dark rum has a richer flavor profile. Making a Cuba Libre? Bonus points for seeking out a Cuban-made brand like Havana Club. While you’re at it, it’s worth seeking out Coke that’s made with pure cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup. This is also a good time to break out big ice cubes, since they won’t dilute the drink too much. Made it? Let us know what you think in the comment section below! BUY NOW OXO Silicone Ice Cube Tray, $12.99; amazon.com
