The Diva Gourmet - cuba libre

cuba libre

Can be made with dark or light rums

Ask your guest for strength preference

Fill your glass with ice, add 1 ½ oz rum and top off with Coca-Cola. Garnish with a wedge of lemon.

From Colin Cowie’s Dinner After Dark

Mojito

The authentic drink is made with light rum

This drink is associated with mid-20th century Cuba…

1 ½ -2 oz simple syrup (3 parts water, 1 part sugar. Bring to a boil, set aside and cool.)
1 ½ -2 oz fresh lime juice
1 ½ -2 oz light rum
1 sprig of fresh mint leaves

Fill your glass with ice and add ingredients. Stir, lightly crushing the mint into the ice cubes.

From Colin Cowie’s Dinner After Dark