Cuba Libre
Place two or three ice cubes in a tall glass. Add 50 ml of Havana Club Añejo Especial and a few drops of lime or lemon juice. Top with fresh cola and garnish with a slice of lemon or lime.
Few drops of lime or lemon juice 50 ml of Havana Club Añejo Especial (or Añejo Reserva, Añejo 7 años) 120 ml of Cola
Cuba Libre History:
Along with the Mojito and the Daiquiri, the Cuba Libre shares the mystery of its exact origin. The only certainty is that this cocktail was first sipped in Cuba. The year? 1900. Or maybe before. 1900 is generally said to be the year that cola first came to Cuba, introduced to the island American troops. But “Cuba Libre!” was the battle cry of the Cuba Liberation Army during the war of independence that ended in 1878. So, leave aside the year – who was the first bartender person to add the lime?
You can find recipes for the Mojito and the Daiquiri in the “Cocktails” section of this website, in the “Cuban Classic Collection”. Made with Añejo Reserva or Añejo 7 Años, Cuba Libre is often called Cubata in Cuba.
