Virgin Cuba Libre
Cola with fresh lime. A Cuba Libre without the rum.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 180 ml Cola
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 180 ml cola into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Squeeze the lime in first.
About the Virgin Cuba Libre
The alcohol-free classic family. This is an alcohol-free take on a classic. Non-alcoholic spirits arrived in the mid-2010s (Seedlip, launched in 2015, is often called the first distilled one), and they let bartenders keep the shape and balance of the original. Keep the method the same as the classic and the result tastes surprisingly close.
Virgin Cuba Libre FAQ
What's in a Virgin Cuba Libre?
15 ml fresh lime juice, 180 ml cola, garnished with lime wedge.
Does a Virgin Cuba Libre contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Virgin Cuba Libre?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Virgin Cuba Libre in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
