Cuba Libre (Preparado)
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Paul Harrington's 1995 version from Townhouse Bar & Grill in Emeryville adds a little gin to white rum, lime juice and Angostura bitters, then tops it with cola. Tall and fizzy, with the gin giving a botanical note against the lime.
Similar names: Angela's Cuba Libre, Capri Libre, Cherry Libre, Cuba Libre, Lula Libre, Puetro Rico Libre
The original Cuba Libre, rum with cola, dates to Havana around 1900. This version comes from Paul Harrington at Townhouse Bar & Grill in Emeryville, California, who in 1995 worked gin and Angostura bitters into the drink after a Venezuelan guest suggested it, according to Dave Stolte.
Method
Shaken
Glass
highball
Difficulty
Hard
Flavor Profile
Ingredients
Servings:
1
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2 dash
45 ml
1 wdg
23 ml
to top
15 ml
London Dry
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free
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AdInstructions
- Combine the initial four components vigorously by shaking them.
- Pour this mixture over cracked ice in a collins glass.
- Top up with cola.
- Decorate the drink with a slice of lime and provide a straw for sipping.