“Free Cuba” is an intriguing name for a drink that is reputed to go back to before the turn of the twentieth century. It’s thought that the sentiment came about at the time of the Spanish-American war. That would make sense and parallel Coca-Cola’s rise to fame and fortune. The lime flavor is sometimes enhanced by adding a twist of peel to the glass.
makes 1 drink
Ice cubes
2 ounces white rum, such as Bacardi Light or Havana Club
½ ounce freshly squeezed strained lime juice
Coca-Cola
1 slice lime
Place ice cubes in a highball glass. Add the rum and lime juice and top with Coke. Stir to mix and garnish with the lime slice. Serve immediately.