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$1.63
cost
180
cal
12.3%
ABV
4/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
12.6g
sugar
Cuba Libre
An easy rum cocktail built on white rum.
The Recipe
- white rum2 oz
- cola4 oz
- lime juice0.5 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$1.63
Bar price
$10–$13
You save
$8.37
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | 2 oz | $1.42 |
| cola | 4 oz | $0.12 |
| lime juice | 0.5 oz | $0.09 |
| Total pour cost | $1.63 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
180
Sugar
12.6g
ABV
12.3%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | 128 | 71.1% |
| cola | 48 | 26.7% |
| lime juice | 4 | 2.2% |
Carbs: 12.8g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 6.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
4/5Convertibility
Original cost
$1.63
Zero-proof cost
$3.25
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | Lyre's White Cane Spirit(Lyre's) | $3.04 |
| cola | Kept | $0.12 |
| lime juice | Kept | $0.09 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
rumsalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamhot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rollsfish tacoseloteguacamolemolecroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwaffles
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Cuba Libre?
- 2 oz white rum, 4 oz cola, 0.5 oz lime juice.
- How much does a Cuba Libre cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Cuba Libre is $1.63 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Cuba Libre?
- A Cuba Libre has approximately 180 calories, with 12.3% ABV and 12.6g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Cuba Libre?
- Yes — the Cuba Libre has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.25.