Rum & Coke

[Cubaneo Remix]

Classic rum cocktail with natural cola that brings back good times without the artificial ingredients. This is nostalgic refreshment made with better choices.

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Makes

Serves 1

Total Time

3 min (3 min prep)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:
2 oz (60ml) dark rum (aged preferred)
4-6 oz (120-180ml) natural cola (no high fructose corn syrup)
1/2 oz (15ml) fresh lime juice
Ice cubes

For Garnish:
1 lime wheel

Steps

Prep:

Fill highball or Collins glass completely with fresh ice cubes, ensuring glass is well-chilled.

Pour:

Add dark rum and fresh lime juice to the ice-filled glass, pouring slowly and evenly.

Top:

Slowly top with natural cola, pouring gently down the side of glass to preserve maximum carbonation and fizz.

Mix:

Gently stir once with bar spoon or straw to combine ingredients without losing carbonation.

Garnish:

Add lime wheel to rim of glass as garnish, giving it a gentle squeeze to release oils before dropping in.

Serve:

Serve immediately while cola is at peak carbonation for the most refreshing drinking experience.

Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)

Use kombucha cola or fermented cola for probiotics and digestive benefits. Add 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar with the mother for additional digestive enzymes. Include a pinch of fresh grated ginger for anti-inflammatory properties and digestive support.

Remix Options

Rum Variations: Try light rum for lighter flavor, spiced rum for warmth, or coconut rum for tropical twist. Cola Alternatives: Use different natural cola brands, craft cola, or make homemade cola syrup with sparkling water. Citrus Options: Replace lime with lemon juice, orange juice, or grapefruit juice for different flavor profiles. Spiced Version: Add dash of bitters, cinnamon stick, or fresh mint for complexity. Frozen Variation: Blend with ice for frozen rum and cola slush. Mocktail Version: Omit rum and add extra lime juice plus splash of vanilla extract for non-alcoholic option.

Good To Know

Cola Selection: Choose natural colas made with real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup for cleaner taste and better mixability with rum. Ice Quality: Use fresh, clear ice cubes – cloudy or old ice can dilute flavor and affect carbonation retention. Rum Choice: Dark rum provides richer, more complex flavor that pairs better with cola’s sweetness than light rum. Lime Benefits: Fresh lime juice adds vitamin C and brightens the drink while balancing sweetness – bottled lime juice lacks freshness. Mixing Technique: Pour cola slowly to preserve carbonation and stir gently just once to avoid losing fizz. Glass Selection: Highball or Collins glass provides proper volume and ice-to-liquid ratio for optimal dilution. Serving Tips: Serve immediately while cola is at peak carbonation for best drinking experience and refreshing taste.