How To Make The Cuba Libre

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  • čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
  • Today I made a Cuba Libre. The Cuba Libre is one of Cuba's most popular cocktails. Its simplicity and marriage of flavors is second to none. The Cuba Libre was invented by Captain Russell a U.S. service man in 1902.
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    CUBA LIBRE
    INGREDIENTS
    2 Lime Wedges
    2 oz/60 ml Cuban White Rum
    4 oz/120 ml Coke
    Method
    1. Build in Glass with ice.
    2. Garnish with slice of Lime.
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  • @StevetheBarmanUK
    @StevetheBarmanUK Před 3 lety +22

    Really love your little history lessons! It’s funny, in the UK you’d rarely see a Cuba Libre made with Cuban Rum. They get all fancy. But Hav 3 is hard to beat. It’s kinda what I grew up on.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      Thank you. i have noticed a bunch of recipes that add extras to keep it fancy and special. ie angostura. Bacardi was the thing here.

    • @alexkoronec4326
      @alexkoronec4326 Před rokem

      Yes, but you're also supposed to use Cuban mint crushed together in hands. According to old formula

  • @TikiDrinksatHome
    @TikiDrinksatHome Před 3 lety +24

    This is one of my personal favorites. In fact, any time I have any type of rum and coke, I add extra lime to make it a "Cuba Libre". Love the lime!

  • @onedrink7770
    @onedrink7770 Před 3 lety +7

    Cuba 🇨🇺 libre is a great drink man. Definitely takes you to the Caribbean.

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 3 lety +2

    Yesssssss!! Number 1!!!!

  • @mateopavolini
    @mateopavolini Před 2 lety +3

    Such an important drink, more today than ever! FREE CUBA

  • @halflitcocktails6964
    @halflitcocktails6964 Před 3 lety +1

    This has me dreaming about warmer weather! I would love to be drinking one of these on the beach right now.

  • @helsinkianskies
    @helsinkianskies Před 2 lety +5

    The Cuba Libre is my new favourite drink. Just came here to see I made it the right way, and I did. Cheers from Finland (where it's a super long and very hot summer), definitely the right year for Cuba Libre. 😎

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for stopping in. I'm glad you liked it. It is perfect for the weather that we have been having this year.

  • @markh351
    @markh351 Před rokem +3

    Your written instructions are perfect, 2 parts Coca Cola to 1 part rum. Awesome drink. Sometimes for a twist I will use lemon instead of lime.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před rokem +1

      Thank you. It is really good. I love these on a hot day.

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 3 lety +4

    DAVID!! This cocktail has a special place in my heart!! This is my first cocktail I ever made, other than seagrams coolers. Awesome video!!!!!

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Tim! I'm glad you liked it. Did I make it the way you do?

    • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
      @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 3 lety +1

      @@boozeontherocks lol, not quite, I used store bought lime juice, if I had some. No garnish, too much rum.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      @@TheSpiritoftheCocktail So it balances different;y. what kind of Rum do you prefer in yours?

    • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
      @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 3 lety +1

      @@boozeontherocks Barcardi, but I've made it with Coconut rum and vanilla coke before as well....

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      @@TheSpiritoftheCocktail That is a interesting combination,

  • @kraftincocktailsnstuff7924

    Thanks for sharing the back story on this cocktail!

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley Před 3 lety

    Wowza!! I want!! This is an exciting cocktail!!

  • @lorenza5363
    @lorenza5363 Před rokem +1

    We're going to Cuba in June 21st wedding anniversary, thank you for the recipe

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před rokem +1

      Your welcome. Let me know the different variations that you come across.

  • @TheWeePearl
    @TheWeePearl Před 3 lety +4

    Wow! Never knew the backstory on this one. Thanks!

  • @AnisaLondon
    @AnisaLondon Před rokem +1

    love this vid! we use calypso brand rum for the smooth taste + $ affordability, and to honor my carribean heritage. thank you for the detailed breakdown.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před rokem

      I have not tried the Calypso yet. I will have to see if I can hunt some down, also I'm glad you liked the video.

  • @FlourEggsYeast
    @FlourEggsYeast Před 3 lety

    Iconic drink for sure!

  • @IdanComments
    @IdanComments Před 2 lety +3

    I prepare it with a Captain Morgan gold spiced rum and the ratio between the rum and the Coca Cola is 3 to 1 . Works well .

  • @AlexGarcia-ew2fv
    @AlexGarcia-ew2fv Před rokem +1

    I lov making my cuba Libre with Vanilla Coke..it's amazing. Hello from Miami Florida >> I'm Cuban

  • @Kitchflix
    @Kitchflix Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome very nice and tasty drink, keep it up, loved it big thumbs up stay blessed n connected dear 😊!

  • @camv5193
    @camv5193 Před 3 lety +1

    I love a good cuba libre, solid fun drink!

  • @pubuduperera8755
    @pubuduperera8755 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your every vedio sir I am learning from you

  • @jayrios829
    @jayrios829 Před 2 lety +1

    Barrcadi rum all the way, having some rigth now!! lol, great video and thank you captin russell

  • @TheTribalBarGuy
    @TheTribalBarGuy Před 3 lety +5

    At university this was my drink of choice, but after one night just thinking about the drink makes me feel bad; hahahaha I still love rum, but Cuba Libre still feels like a challenge to get back to. Awesome video by the way. Cheers!

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety +2

      Ah so it one of those drinks for you. The long island iced tea does that for me too.

    • @TheTribalBarGuy
      @TheTribalBarGuy Před 3 lety +2

      @@boozeontherocks I think we all have one that once the damage is done, that's it. It's great in the cocktail world there are quite some other options still.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      @@TheTribalBarGuy Yes, there are a few other good cocktails to work with :)

  • @stephane.foisy.186
    @stephane.foisy.186 Před 3 lety

    great information!

  • @justadrunkwhitegirl2122
    @justadrunkwhitegirl2122 Před 3 lety +1

    It does amaze me that something as simple as lime juice can elevate a rum and coke so much

  • @carl_busch
    @carl_busch Před 3 lety +2

    Everytime I drink this, I think of that 1 scene in the movie Cocktails. LOL

    • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
      @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 3 lety +1

      Wasn't that Tom Cruise's first movie???

    • @carl_busch
      @carl_busch Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheSpiritoftheCocktail the outsiders, risky buiness, legend, and top gun where all before. I'm probably still missing others

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      @@TheSpiritoftheCocktail I thinks it Taps.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      @@carl_busch now i need to check which was his first movie.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      That was a good movie.

  • @RobsHomeBar
    @RobsHomeBar Před 3 lety +2

    I usually go dark rum with my Cuba Libre.. I like the Havana Club 7 yr old! Cheers David!

  • @ZEPPELIN198
    @ZEPPELIN198 Před rokem +1

    Kraken Black Spiced Rum is my rum of choice. It isn't a Cuban rum, but its flavor profile works extremely well in this drink

  • @comradecrazy6567
    @comradecrazy6567 Před rokem +1

    What sets it apart from rum and coke other than the lime is the amount of rum used. You need more of it than coke.

  • @CoachVinoLLC
    @CoachVinoLLC Před 3 lety +5

    Cuban rum is still near impossible to find in the States. I've personally never had it thought I've had a few cuban cigars. lol. Classic cocktail!

    • @LiquidMemoir
      @LiquidMemoir Před 3 lety +2

      Everytime I go to Mexico or some other country I take advantage of Duty Free and buy a couple of bottles of Havana 3 and 7

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety +1

      Its great, The run does help to make it! You can use a Bacardi for sure.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      I have to do that the next time I do some traveling.

    • @Cocktailnyymi
      @Cocktailnyymi Před 3 lety

      yeah the embargo...damn you guys are missing out on so much good stuff!

  • @rhinomite5203
    @rhinomite5203 Před rokem +1

    What I really want to know is…..
    Where do I get swords for my bar?😂😂😂

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před rokem

      That depends on the type of swords you want. I purchased mine from an antique dealer.

  • @jayrobitaille2402
    @jayrobitaille2402 Před rokem +1

    It has that classic cocktail formula: liquor(rum)+sour component(lime)+sweet component(coke)

  • @MrJmartinez76
    @MrJmartinez76 Před 2 lety +3

    Try doing a Classic Mojito. My favorite drink!

  • @peterhotho324
    @peterhotho324 Před rokem +1

    Mix it with the don Papa rum very good. Greets from Germany.

  • @fatmasalum2333
    @fatmasalum2333 Před rokem +1

    In international cocktail cuba libre is dark rum or white rum??

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před rokem

      It totally depends on you and the rum you use. If you can get Cuban Rum try that. Otherwise use what you like.

  • @Alienkiwi730
    @Alienkiwi730 Před 2 lety +1

    I love mine with mint

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 2 lety

      The mint is a good addition, I will have to try that,

  • @itsallaboutthecocktail

    I wish I could get the real Havana Club in my 'hood.
    Around here it's the Puerto Rican replacement. Do you wear sleeveless flannels on vacation?

  • @Cocktailnyymi
    @Cocktailnyymi Před 3 lety +2

    Havaña is the shit. 100% best choice of rum for the easiest cola-drinks out there! *edit* also the choice of cola makes the difference, just like you said it. I've heard many US citizen import the Mexican cola, because the sugar does NOT made from corn!

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      Yes a lot off people like prefer the taste of the Mexican version of coke a cola because the use a different sugar. I know one person who told me that is is less gassy too.

  • @gabrielconstantin3544
    @gabrielconstantin3544 Před 2 lety +1

    on christmas i used malibu rum and it was popping

  • @AscendtionArc
    @AscendtionArc Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for thias.

  • @JL-ex7yp
    @JL-ex7yp Před 2 lety +2

    ku-ba li bray :P

  • @shreyashtuenkar5145
    @shreyashtuenkar5145 Před 2 lety +1

    Try with old monk rum

  • @mlm_academyofficial2041
    @mlm_academyofficial2041 Před 2 lety +1

    Ok but at what part do I add the cocaine(assuming I hypothedically had some)?

  • @josephbeans3542
    @josephbeans3542 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm watching this after 2 shots of rum and 2 glasses of Cuba Libre. Google was right when it said 4 shots of rum would get me drunk.

  • @joserosa5342
    @joserosa5342 Před rokem +1

    Cuban Rum or Don Q must be use.

  • @trevorrose1
    @trevorrose1 Před 3 lety +2

    I have some Mexican an coca cola I use for these, surprisingly not as good as Canadian coke lol

    • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
      @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 3 lety +1

      TREVOR!!!!! I've got my ghost chili pepper cocktail in the chamber!!! Get ready to say bye-bye to your taste buds!!!!

    • @trevorrose1
      @trevorrose1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheSpiritoftheCocktail ohhhhh! Sounds heartburny lol

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      I have never tried Mexican Coke.

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      @@TheSpiritoftheCocktail But we need out taste buds....

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      @@trevorrose1 it could be interesting.

  • @robertslater3806
    @robertslater3806 Před 3 lety

    Buddy i drank so many of these in cuba lol

  • @jacobmorales1283
    @jacobmorales1283 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Question?

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 7 měsíci

      Sure, What would you like to know?

    • @jacobmorales1283
      @jacobmorales1283 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@boozeontherocks what other rums can I use besides cuban rum? And which do you recommend is the best for this simple cocktail? Or other rum based cocktails

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 7 měsíci

      @@jacobmorales1283 That depends on you. tastes. and rum that you like. although I might stay with white or gold rums. As any rum you use will adjust the flavour. I suggest if you have more than one rum at home, try them out see which one you like best.

    • @jacobmorales1283
      @jacobmorales1283 Před 7 měsíci

      @BoozeOnTheRocks I'm new to rum (sort of). I had captain morgan, which i didn't like only because it tasted artificial to me. What would you recommend for first-time beginners.

  • @SniperSteve1
    @SniperSteve1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    nothing says Newfoundland like Rum and Coke

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 10 měsíci

      I agree, Its exactly what you need at the end of the day.

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails Před 3 lety

    Rum and coke with a bit of class

  • @thegreendog
    @thegreendog Před 2 lety +1

    kind of amused me when he said "The first thing that I smell is the lime, the rum, and the Cola". Well, those are the ingredients, what else could you have smelled?

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 2 lety +1

      You know, that is a good question. But I do like a good Cuba Libre :)

    • @thegreendog
      @thegreendog Před 2 lety

      @@boozeontherocks yes, it is good.

  • @coco_colly
    @coco_colly Před 2 lety +1

    HAVANNA 7

  • @willgaukler8979
    @willgaukler8979 Před 3 lety

    ...so in Canada you can just fly to Cuba ? ....

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      We can. Direct flights. Is it different where you are from?

    • @willgaukler8979
      @willgaukler8979 Před 3 lety

      @@boozeontherocks ...were neighbors ....Michigan...T-Town is just 4 hours away...need a passport now tho...

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 3 lety

      @@willgaukler8979 I know. That is a pain now.

  • @Ammo08
    @Ammo08 Před 2 lety +1

    Coca Cola made with real cane sugar makes for a much better Cuba Libre'...I personally prefer a dark rum..

    • @boozeontherocks
      @boozeontherocks  Před 2 lety

      The Dark rum sounds good, I will have to see if I can get some Coca Col a with dark rum.

  • @enzoliu391
    @enzoliu391 Před rokem +1

    I'm wondering how many of you guys left a comment after getting drunk (because you totally misjudged how strong Cuba Libre can be) like me? Hell, I surely did🤪😵😴

  • @NeverEmTyBottle
    @NeverEmTyBottle Před 3 lety

    Definitely not a Rum & Coke, that's not near as sexy as the Cuba Libre.

  • @isaacriggs4656
    @isaacriggs4656 Před rokem

    Is being Canadian why you can't pronounce the drink right?