Rum · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Cuba Libre

Expect cola, citrus and refreshing across a lean, light body. The drink is light in strength and very easy to drink. Burgers is a sensible food match when you want to order it at the table. Its finish keeps the rum base in view, even when the opening flavours feel more immediate. If you want to compare it, look next at Jamaican Coffee; for food, the catalogue starts with Burgers and BBQ.

ColaCitrusRefreshing

APPROX. ABV: 13%
STRENGTH: 2/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength2

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Rum

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Sweetener

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Citrus twist or wheel

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Burgers

02BBQ

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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