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The Real Cuba Libre
Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Glass Type: Highball Glass
Ingredients: 4

Recipe:
1 chunk Ice, preferably crushed
Juice of 1 Lime
8 cl Rum (Havana club)
1 shot Coca Cola

Instructions

sit outside on balcony, fill glass with crushed ice, sqeeze Lime, hold glass up to the sky (best effect during sunset), pour Rum up to horizon , add some coke to cover the sky (no overflow), stir smoothly, lean back & ENJOY! Maximum effect with bass heavy dub reggae in the background

The Real Cuba Libre - Summary

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is Highball Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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The Real Cuba Libre consists of 4 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Ice
  2. Lime(s)
  3. Rum
  4. Soda (Cola)
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