Rum and Coke

Cuba libre

IBA official cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Rum
Served	On the rocks: poured over ice
Standard garnish	Lime wedge
Standard drinkware	Highball glass
IBA specified ingredients†	120 ml cola 50 ml white rum 10 ml Fresh lime juice
Preparation	Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedge.
† Cuba libre recipe at International Bartenders Association

Rum and Coke, or the Cuba libre (/ˌkjuːbə ˈliːbreɪ/ KEW-bə LEE-bray, Spanish: [ˈkuβa ˈliβɾe]; literally "Free Cuba"), is a highball cocktail consisting of cola, rum, and in many recipes lime juice on ice. Traditionally, the cola ingredient is Coca-Cola ("Coke") and the alcohol is a light rum such as Bacardi; however, the drink may be made with various types of rums and cola brands, and lime juice may or may not be included.

The cocktail originated in the early 20th century in Cuba, after the country won independence in the Spanish–American War. It subsequently became popular across Cuba, the United States, and other countries. Its simple recipe and inexpensive, ubiquitous ingredients have made it one of the world's most-popular alcoholic drinks. Drink critics often consider the drink mediocre, but it has been noted for its historical significance.