Talk:Cuba Libre

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Classification: Unrated

• How much is an ounce in litres/dl's ?
  • there is a real problem with that (see Fluid ounce )!

[edit] Ingredients

The traditional Cuba Libre from Cuba does not contain gin or bitters (I note that you listed it as optional), and I have never, in my experience bartending and relations with Cubans, had anything different. Perhaps this addition of the juniper-flavor based liquor is a late addition, but it is sure to overwhelm the sweetness of the rum. Also, many Cubans ask for a "mentirita" (a little lie) instead of a Cuba Libre (free Cuba). This is because, they reason, Cuba will never be free. --Tuttobene 00:11, 10 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Where I come from Cuba Libre is usually mixed with a 'sprinkling of lemon juice' along with the lime-wedge. - 21:05, 16 December 2005 (UTC)

Whats that written about shaking Coca Cola and straining in a cocktail glass? This drink is an highball... - 21:05, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Under 'Preparation' it says: Pour a 3:1 mixture of Coca-Cola and rum. However, in the infobox the IBA specified ingredients are 2 parts Cola and 1 part rum. Somewhat glaring, that one. --Radioflux 16:42, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "Original Cuba Libre"

Bacardi claims they were the original rum in Cuba Libre (see the Bacardi article and the quote from Bacardi in this article) but the article maintains Havana Club was the original. I am not changing it, perhaps it ought to be unless someone provides a citation for Havana Club.