Is Cuba Libre the same as rum and Coke?

A Cuba Libre is a rum and Coke with lime. Only the rum and Coke lacks a certain something—besides the lime.

What type of drink is a Cuba Libre?

Rum and Coke, or the Cuba libre (/ˌkjuːbə ˈliːbreɪ/ KEW-bə LEE-bray, Spanish: [ˈkuβa ˈliβɾe]; which translates to “Free Cuba”), is a highball cocktail consisting of cola, rum, and in many recipes lime juice on ice.

Why is called Cuba Libre?

As the story goes, in the year 1900, a captain in the U.S. Army stationed in Havana during the Spanish-American War poured Coca-Cola and a squeeze of lime into his Bacardí and toasted his Cuban comrades by calling out in the bar, “Por Cuba Libre!” (“To a free Cuba!”). And just like that, a legend was born.

What’s the best rum to mix with Coke?

5 Best Rums For A Rum And Coke

  • Bacardi Superior ($15) This is the classic iteration of this two ingredient cocktail.
  • Captain Morgan Caribbean White Rum ($15) Distilled on St.
  • Bacardi Gran Reserva 10 Year Rum ($48)
  • Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Seco ($19)
  • Brugal Añejo Rum ($20)
  • Gosling’s Gold Seal Rum ($20)

What goes in a Cuba Libre?

1 2/3 oz White rum
1/3 oz Fresh lime juice4 oz Cola
Rum and Coke/Ingredients

Where is Cuba Libre made?

The traditional rum used in a Cuba Libre is Bacardi, but this isn’t a steadfast requirement. The original Bacardi distillery was opened in Santiago de Cuba, a port city, in 1862.

Does rum damage your liver?

Alcohol is one of several substances that can damage your liver. Excessive alcohol consumption can cause fat to build up in your liver. This can lead to inflammation and an increase in scar tissue, which can seriously impact your liver’s ability to function as it should.

Is white or dark rum better with Coke?

Best Rum for Rum and Coke Most rum and coke recipes use white rum, but dark rum or spiced rum works as well. Don’t get the cheapest rum. You want to use a high-quality rum, one that you would be happy to drink straight.