Rum & Coke

If you’re in the mood for a Rum & Coke, we’ll teach you all the tips for mixing up the perfect one at home. Similar to a Cuba Libre, a Rum and Coke is a simple mixture of Rum and Coke, though the proportions and type of rum you choose can make a big difference in the flavor. Let’s dive in!

More Mixed Drinks: Vodka Tonic, Greyhound, Ranch Water, Tom Collins, 7 and 7 and Long Island Iced Tea, Jack & Coke.

Ingredients

• Coca-Cola – Classic or diet, your choice. You can also choose another cola such as Pepsi.
• Rum – Light or dark rum.
• Lime Wedge – As an optional garnish.

How to Make

Begin by filling a highball glass with ice.

Pour rum over the ice.

Fill to the top with cola. Stir to combine.

Garnish with a lime wedge.

Tips for Making

• Types of Rum – There are many types of rum to choose from. Typically, a Rum and Coke is made using either dark or light rum. You may also use spiced rum. Another popular option is coconut rum (such as Malibu). A Malibu and Coke is another popular variation on this classic mixed drink.
• Garnish Ideas – A lime wedge or lime wheel are a great choice for garnish. Many people like lemon and adding a maraschino cherry is also a great idea.
• Flavors – Add flavor variations with syrups such as grenadine or vanilla syrup. You can also add flavor with juice such as fresh lime juice or lemon juice.
• Chilled Glass – For an elevated presentation, chill your glass in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving.

More Recipes to Try

• Bushwackers
• Homemade Chex Mix
• Alabama Slammer
• Sausage Balls
• Rum Cocktails

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Rum & Coke

Learn to make a Rum and Coke using rum and Coca-Cola. Learn to correct proportions and tips for mixing at home. 

Course cocktail

Cuisine American

Keyword Rum and Coke, Rum and Cola

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 178kcal

Author Elsie Larson

Equipment

• 1 highball glass

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rum
• 4-6 ounces cola
• 1 wedge lime

Instructions

• Begin by filling a highball glass with ice.
• Pour rum over the ice.
• Fill to the top with cola.
• Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

• Types of Rum – There are many types of rum to choose from. Typically a Rum and Coke is made using either dark or light rum. You may also use spiced rum. Another popular option is coconut rum (such as Malibu). A Malibu and Coke is another popular variation on this classic mixed drink.
• Garnish Ideas – A lime wedge or lime wheel are great choice for garnish. Many people like lemon and adding a maraschino cherry is also a great idea.
• Chilled Glass – For an elevated presentation, chill your glass in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg