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Vanilla Cuba Libre

By: Kita · Published Jun 26, 2015 · Updated: Dec 10, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

This simple cocktail is perfectly refreshing, quick to make, and absolutely delicious. It's like a fancy rum and coke that went on a culinary adventure through Cuba. Sip and enjoy... 

Vanilla Cuba Libre | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

The Cuba libre is about as simple as a cocktail as you can make. And in its simplicity, is the subtle perfection of it.

The trick, I discovered while sitting in an open-air cafe one afternoon in Havana. We were parched, the weather was getting to the stickiest part of the day, and nothing sounded better than a sweet simple libation, on ice.

It was the shape of the glass, and the use of the lime wedge that set this cocktail apart. Essentially, using the citrus as a block, to layer the Cuban rum under the soda. Which takes what could be a boring basic cocktail, and elevates it to an epicurean level.

Vanilla Cuba Libre | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

What you need for the perfect Cuba Libre

  • vanilla rum
  • Rum
  • splash of lime juice
  • Cola
  • ice
  • lime wedges for garnish

How to make this rum cocktail

You could simply mix everything together in a glass. That works.
Or, you could layer things.
Start by pouring the rum into the bottom of the glass.
Carefully wedge a lime over the rum.
Gently add a little ice and pour the lime juice and cola on top.
Serve with a long straw or cocktail pick to each person can swirl as desired.

Vanilla Cuba Libre | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

Check out the rest of my summer cocktails 

Give the classic rum & coke a try while you're at it.

Vanilla Cuba Libre

 

  • 2 oz vanilla rum
  • 2 oz rum
  • splash of lime juice
  • 8 oz cola
  • ice
  • lime wedges for garnish
  1. Fill a glass with ice. Pour both of the rum shots into the glass and top off with cola. Squeeze in some fresh lime juice. Give a stir to mix the liquids and serve with a fresh lime wedge to garnish.
 

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  1. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    June 26, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Perfect for backyard sipping!! Love this!

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  2. Emily @ Life on Food says

    June 26, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Just what I want for a Friday evening cool down.

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  3. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    June 26, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Love this refreshing drink, also can you please let me know where is your Yum button, I want to add this to my Recipe box. thanks

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    • Kita says

      June 30, 2015 at 10:50 am

      Hi Katalina, My Yum buttons can be found on both my social share bars - one hovering to the left of the screen and on at the bottom of each post before comments. Thank you~

      Reply

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