Cuba Libre
Description
Cuba Libre is a simple yet deeply flavorful cocktail combining rum, cola, and lime juice. Born after the Cuban War of Independence in 1898, its name 'Free Cuba' embodies Cuba's desire for independence. Known as a sweet, full-bodied, and approachable cocktail beloved worldwide.
Origin
Country of Origin: Cuba （1900年頃）
After the Cuban War of Independence ended in 1898, many Americans went to Cuba. American soldiers supporting Cuban independence mixed the newly available Coca-Cola with local rum, creating this cocktail. It was named after the rallying cry 'Viva Cuba Libre!' from Cuba's independence in 1902.
Birth Date Meaning
A person with a worldview filled with love and warmth
This cocktail, embodying Cuba's wish for freedom and independence, symbolizes warmth and love that embraces people, expressing a desire for peace and a heart that values human bonds
Famous Quotes
- "Viva Cuba Libre! (Long live free Cuba!)" - Cuban independence rallying cry
Trivia
- Named after the rallying cry 'Viva Cuba Libre! (Long live free Cuba!)' when Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1902
- One of the world's most ordered cocktails, reportedly consumed at about 70 glasses per second globally
- Originated when American soldiers mixed Coca-Cola with Cuban rum after the Cuban War of Independence in 1898
- The original combination of Bacardi rum and Coca-Cola is also called 'Bacardi Cola'
- In 2018, an energy drink called 'Monster Cuba Libre' was released in Japan
Recipe
Ingredients:
- White Rum - 45 ml
- Lime Juice - 10 ml
- Cola - 適量 適量
- Ice - 適量 適量
Instructions:
- Fill tumbler glass with ice
- Add white rum
- Add lime juice
- Fill with chilled cola
- Stir lightly
- Garnish with lime slice or lime wedge
- Serve with a straw