The Cuba Libre (also known as Rum & Coke) is a staple highball cocktail combining rum, cola, often lime juice, and is served on ice. Despite its simplicity, the drink has a notable history, with its name “Cuba Libre” (Free Cuba) and the drink itself associated with the Cuban Independence Movement in the late 1890s. Its simple and readily-available ingredients have helped this cocktail to retain its popularity today, with bartenders around the globe putting their own stamp on the drink.

Cuba Libre means ‘Free Cuba’ in Spanish. The drink is often seen as a symbol of Cuban nationalism. The cocktail is so popular in Cuba that it's often referred to simply as ‘Ron con Coca’ (Rum and Coke).