Cuba Libre

Light rum, lime, Coca-Cola. Cuba, 1900s. The drink that made rum-and-Coke a thing — but the squeeze of fresh lime is what turns it into a real cocktail.

Ingredients

• Light Rum2 ounces
• Fresh Lime Juice½ ounce
• Coca-Cola4 ounces
• Lime Wedge1 each

Directions

Squeeze a lime wedge into a highball glass; drop it in. Fill with ice. Add rum. Top with Coca-Cola. Stir very briefly.

Notes

Fresh lime is non-negotiable — the difference between a Cuba Libre and a rum-and-Coke. Real Coca-Cola, full sugar.