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Cuba Libre

Basically, a rum and coke with a squeeze of lime, but Cuba Libre has much more of a ring about it. Zesty lime and dashes of bitters add layers of complexity...
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Juergen Hauser’s Avatar Juergen Hauser
28th February 2024 at 13:24
From all the research I have done, I have never, ever, seen a Cuba Libre recipe which calls for Angostura, and generally, the proportions for rum to coke are more towards 1:3 (according to the International Bartender's Association, it's 5cl rum and 12cl coke) but of course, this is a matter of preference. Also, there is no muddling in a cuba libre, you just add 1cl of lime juice.

Now, I don't know who adds these recipes, but why is Angostura listed?
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Charlie Forbes’ Avatar Charlie Forbes
7th October 2024 at 22:20
I'd venture to say it's to further cut the sweetness of the cocktail in general, and to hew towards the standard that says it's only a mixed drink w/o the bitters, i.e. not a cocktail, strictly speaking.
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Incognito Watcherman’s Avatar Incognito Watcherman
15th May 2024 at 17:48
Yes, the classic recipe calls for just "Rum, Cola and Lime". But a single dash of Angostura bitters adds a much welcome layer of complexity to it if using light rum. Though I don't find it particularly necessary if using Havana Club Especial or Bacardi 4 años for example.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
28th February 2024 at 15:33
I add all the recipes. Call me bitter, but I prefer a Cuba Libra with a dash or two of bitters.
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