Rum and Coke is a two-ingredient highball built with light rum and a measured four-ounce cola top. Sweet caramel spice and clean rum make it simple, familiar, and easy to reproduce.
Mixed DrinkTime
2 min
Skill
Easy
Glass
Highball Glass
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Rum and Coke is a direct highball pairing Light Rum with cola over ice. The measured 2:1 cola-to-rum ratio keeps the drink refreshing while leaving enough rum character to remain distinct.
Rum and cola became widely popular in the 20th century. Unlike a Cuba Libre, a plain Rum and Coke does not require fresh lime juice, though a lime wedge is a useful garnish.
Ingredients
Equipment
Four ounces of cola to two ounces of rum gives the drink a repeatable highball balance without drowning the spirit.
Fill a Highball Glass with fresh ice.
Pour in the Light Rum.
Add the Coca-Cola.
Stir gently once or twice, garnish with the Lime Wedge, and serve immediately.
Two ingredients, cold ice, and a fixed ratio are all Rum and Coke needs.
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