Cuba Libre

The Cuba Libre is a simple yet iconic cocktail made with rum, cola, and fresh lime juice. Refreshing and easy to make, it balances the sweetness of cola with the brightness of lime and the warmth of rum. Born in early 20th-century Cuba, it’s more than just a rum and Coke it’s a classic with a splash of history. It has its roots in the early 1900s, right after the Spanish-American War. The phrase “¡Cuba Libre!” was a rallying cry for Cuban independence from Spanish rule. According to popular lore, the cocktail was born in Havana when American soldiers celebrating Cuba’s newfound freedom mixed local rum with Coca-Cola, a recent U.S. import, and added a squeeze of lime.