description Rum and Coke Overview
Rum and Coke is a highball made by mixing rum with Coca-Cola and serving the combination over ice. When lime juice is added, the drink is commonly called a Cuba Libre, a name associated with Cuba and the early twentieth century. The recipe can use light, gold, or dark rum, so its color and flavor depend on the spirit chosen.
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What is the difference between a Rum and Coke and a Cuba Libre?
Both combine rum and Coca-Cola over ice, but a Cuba Libre also includes lime juice. The Cuba Libre name is associated with Cuba and the early twentieth century, while Rum and Coke is the broader name.
Can I use light, gold, or dark rum in a Rum and Coke?
Yes. The recipe can use light, gold, or dark rum, so the choice changes the spirit character while Coca-Cola supplies sweetness and carbonation.
How should a Rum and Coke be served?
Build it in a highball glass over ice and add Coca-Cola to the rum. A lime wedge or squeeze gives the drink a Cuba Libre-style finish.
Does a Rum and Coke require lime?
No. Rum and Coke needs only rum and Coca-Cola over ice; lime is the extra ingredient that gives the drink the Cuba Libre name.
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