Recreated - Cuba Libre (Rum & Cola) from "Cocktail" 

I find it gratifying seeing you use Flor de Caña. For many years while working in a liquor store in Miami, I always would tell my customers to stop using Bacardi Superior and get Flor de Caña instead. The flavor changes dramatically for the better. Fun fact, the drink was invented by a US military officer at a bar celebrating victory. You mentioned the Spanish-American war, but most don't realize the Cuban war for Independence was the catalyst. The US officer declared that a symbol of our two country's new friendship should be made and asked the bartender to make something from America's most recognizable brand (Coca-Cola) and Cuba's (sadly mistaken for Bacardi). When he got the drink, he toasted to a free Cuba.... And the Cuba libre was born. Fun fact 2, Bacardi was never the #1 run in Cuba. It was at best #3. #1 was Havana Club (same recipe that Bacardi now owns) and #2 was Ron Matusalem. Considering that Bacardi has cheapened Havana Club, I really recommend people try Matusalem. It's still owned by the same family and the new generation is determined to stay true to the original.

(Before watching) There's no way nick uses three simple ingredients...he's going for a high end remake i bet. (After watching) Awwwwww yeaaaaaaa

The rum and coke was the first drink I ever knew about, my grandfather would often have one after work when I was a kid. When I first started mixing it was one of the drinks I knew I could start with as it was super easy and nearly perfect.

I am a not drinker, but I get aesthetic pleasure watching your videos. Thank you.

Nick, the measuring technique for the reducing is genius. Why haven't I thought of that or encountered it before? Thanks! Also, thanks for taking the Cuba Libra and kicking it up a notch.

The way she pronounced “libre” was really making me mad

Cuba Libre is one of the favorite cocktails here in Germany. Its my absolute favorite. I always have a bottle of Havana, Coca Cola and some Lime in my fridge

Try making "The Cheech" a drink that got semi popularized by Green day and obviously named after Cheech Marin Ingredients are Patrón Silver tequila Tonic Lime (fresh or Rose's) A dash of Sprite Ice Never found any exact measurements so I've just freestyled it so far but it'd be interesting to see how you do it

It's a *COOBA LEEBRA*

A challenge for you, try to imrpove Fernet with Coke. As an Argentinian i'm deeply intrested in your thoughts about our drink. Cheers :)

3:43 *Argentine anthem intensifies*

Thanks for making these awesome videos Mr Fisher. I actually am enjoying them and it’s inspiring me to be apart of the liquor industry by either becoming a bartender or working at an alcohol sales store and being able to recommend alcohol for drinks and this video series you have with awesome cocktails like the pan galactic gargle blaster from the hitchhikers guide and the White Russian from the Big Lebowski are absolutely amazing to see you make...please keep it up...I do mean that from the bottom of my heart. You’re incredible.

It's CokeCola(Sugar Cane) Lime and the Original Rum used in the movement was Bacardí Original that was a Cuban Rum that after the Cuban Revolution, the company fled to PuertoRico.

Now you need to make Fernet with Cola. Cheers from Argentina!

Rum and cokes are so good.... I've been using captain morgan's spiced rum for mine and man it goes down nicely

Fernet with coke is the best drink ever

Fernet and coke is the best drink in Argentina when you're hanging out with friends

Blacktail is an amazing bar. Their different plays on old fashioneds is hella fun.

Exactly how we make it at my bar, except we use the darker Flor de Cana 7 year gran reserva. Mexican coke makes a huge difference.

That is one fancy ass Cuba Libre. In the Netherlands we just take a plain bacardi bottle and coke bottle and mix them to get hammered. It's called a "Baco".

Made the cocktail yesterday, but without slow motion. :-). It is indeed awesome! Thanks Nick!

Well damn, I tried your improved version and it's pure magic! Nice video! I remember making Cuba libre (didn't knew it was called like that back then) in the back of a truck with a couple of people in the parking lot of my highschool, but with Bacardi... Pretty bad

Dont know if you had been told about this, but there's a drink called "Blacktooth Grin" wich was invented by Pantera's guitarrist, Dimebag Darrell. I think this would be a great way to appeal to any heavy metal fan that might have subscribed to this channel.

Cuba Libre is one of my favorite Cocktail, but this new version, I WANT TO TRY THAT, they look, fancy and complex but at the same time so delicius and refreshing

The best improvement I ever made to my Cuba Libre was to *muddle the lime* in the bottom of the glass before adding ice, tossing in two ounces of white rum, and filling with cane sugar cola. Adding a squeeze of lime at the end (or a measure of lime juice, as in this video) does well enough, but the real trick is to get the *oils from the rind* from muddling into the drink to take things to a higher level. I use a quarter wedge of a full lime in my Cuba Libre and always end up smiling. This is also the method I use for my Gin & Tonics. Try it.

While I have none of the stuff for the refined Cuba libre, as is the case with most of these videos, I'm definitely adding lime to my rum and coke! Always a great video! Cheers!

"Let's all just take it down a notch" 😂😂😂 That scene was hella stressful!

Wasn't aware that the Cuba Libre needed an upgrade, but watching this video has convinced me otherwise. thank you for posting this :)

Didn't know this had an offical name! i love to drink this all the time i just love the taste of lime and rum and coke..

Thanks for making this video! I'm actually going to Cuba tomorrow! I'm going To Holguin!!!

I was wondering if you could do a "Designated Driver's drinks" special to show some love to the non-drinkers in the audience. Just because we don't/can't drink alcohol doesn't mean we're not thirsty.

Well done on using "Take Five" -- my favorite Jazz track -- with the video. RIP, Dave Brubeck. And, I have a ton of limes I need to use, so...

“ should start by calling up iceman” hahah. Both cocktail and Top Gun are a few of my favorite movies

I prefer Kraken black spiced rum. Add ice in an old fahion glass, 1oz Kraken, top with 4oz coke, garnish with lime wedge & maraschino cherry. Aggressively pour the coke in the bottom corner of the glass to swirl the ingredients together and slowly rotate the glass to pour the remaining coke on top. This seems to keep the rum and coke more carbonated. I feel stirring makes the drink prematurely flat. Cool video, interesting take on a rum and coke. Can't wait to try these recipes for my favorite drink.

You might want to try a Cuba Libre Preparado one day (Gin and Angostura added). For me nothing beats this as it comes to longdrinks.

This is a really classic drink. I love it. I also like a Nuka Dark, or a Coke and Whiskey

That's right! Fernet and Coke is a really popular argie drink. Some people call it the "Fernandito" Which is like saying "Little Fernando" and it's a nice name if you ever want to make a perfect version of one of my country's signature drinks ;)

That second drink....O-M-G!

I am literally salivating. Also, thanks for measurments in metric!

Fernet with coke ❤️❤️🇦🇷🇦🇷

Thanks for this. A great video.

I mix mine, about a quarter of a glass with captain Morgan spiced rum, quarter glass of lime cordial and fill to the top with Pepsi max

Cuba libre is my favorite drink

3 years later this hits different

Ay, Flor de Caña- Nicaragua getting some love!

That movie is about the only time Bryan Brown managed to get into a big international movie. Apparently the reason he went no further in the American market was because he didn't want to raise his kids in the USA. Addendum: Bryan Brown seems to have been the sort of actor who got into big movies that were filmed in Australia as well, so while it looks like "Cocktail" is the only significant overseas-filmed movie, there's a good few Aussie-filmed ones too.

i liked when he got dorked by the register drawer lol

Nice choice of rum for this drink!

This guys sounds exactly like an older version of an art youtuber by the name of solar sands. Idk what it is, but I will never be able to get that out of my head while watching either of their videos now

I heard of these from fear and loathing and Las Vegas

Eeeeeh awante el Fernando papá. Argentina rules

Fernet con coca rules

oooh merch for germany, nice!

Love your videos, but in this case, in Mexico la Cuba, Bacardi Blanco then Soda water and coke, you can go half and half and its called campechana but I like it pintada that tainted, that means Almost only Soda and at the end just a splash of coke and always with lime. You should try it

I use dark rum with this, it's nice

Would there be much of a point of using a smoke gun and bubbling the smoke up through some alcohol? Like, taking the hose and putting it at the bottom of a bottle to smoke an entire bottle of rum or something?

Wow I am going to try this one

Flora de Cana --- one of my most favorite rums!! :)

I often try to remake your cocktails and I must say you have more of a love of alcohol than me haha. Don’t get me wrong I love to get drunk but I like to not realise it’s happening. Plus I have a sweet tooth so whenever I do remake your cocktails I always dilute it more with it’s non alcoholic components. That’s just me though, that’s how I like my cocktails. Love your content, keep it coming

There's nothing that can beat the Fernet con Coca from Argentina, I can tell you that, try to do it by your self! The most tipycally way to serve it is using a aluminum 1Lt glass, serve 30% or 40% Fernet, it depends on you, and the rest is Coca Cola, you can add ice if you want

Venezuelan Cuba libre preparando: Serve in long glass over ice Venezuelan rum 2 fingers Angostura bitters 4 squirts Gin 1 tee spoon Green line juice from half a lime Coca Cola (sugar based) (never Pepsi) just to the brim and mix This is the only acceptable way to make a Cuba libre

I love rum and cola.

I actually had my first full drink today :) however it was a bit weak as my mother made it and put a ton of cola and hardly any booze! Def going to make this version and see how different it is with the full booze in it

I've been to the blacktail black, such a great spot! Dead Rabbit takes the cake tough ;). I hear they're opening up a new place soon as well.

Awesome video!

I can't believe the Fernandito featured on this video kdsjflksdjkl that's amazing, hugs from Argentina.

2:40 This technique is a serious game changer.

Nice tip on the reduction

Wow that looks so damn good. I would love to try it.

..."Argentinian drink fernet and cola"... Nice reference Greetings from Argentina.you are realy cool

“Your professional stirring apparatus”

I remember drinking an entire batch out of these from a unicorn teapot a couple months ago not exactly my smartest idea but fun at the same time LOL

Plz do a video on why you call it a sippy cylinder not a straw

Sippy cylinder is now what I will forever call a straw.

should try fernet branca, its the preferred brand in argnetina. Also if you happen to know could you explain the differences between the taste of branca and luxardo?

Finally someone understand the fernet use. I see a lot of people drinking it alone and hate it. Nice form to upgrade a simple drink

I was playing skyrim and was talking to talen-jei and he has 3 special drinks that would be cool to replicate if you already haven't

i got a shirt from spain that says cubai libre . didnt know that was a coktail

Super common drink in Puerto Rico

Talking about Cuba Libre while making a Nica Libre :-D

Love the video .. what is the name of the song in the beginning I’ve been looking for it for years as it was one of my grandfathers favorite jazz tunes ?

I watched a whole ad for you.

Please do the Sazerac

Can you please recreate more of the drinks from the movie Cocktail. Thanks so much

like the background's music

Do I have f*** me written on my forehead? LMFAO!

This channel reminds me of binging with babish

I don't know if it was you or Greg, but someone said any drink with sparkling wine can be improved with a dash of absinthe. Would you recommend that for this one?

a liter of cola?

Si no es Fernet Branca no es fernet con coca.

Sippy cylinder is my new favorite phrase. Excuse me while I try to figure out how to work it into everyday conversation

Damn you spilled a little

Red Mocco Cooler by Dr. Thaddeus S. "Rusty" Venture from The Ventures Bros.

Can you please mention Flor de Cana is from Nicaragua 🇳🇮 Thanks!

I’m from Argentina.

for the best rum and coke in this planet and beyond... Fill a glass of ice, pour 60% ice cold DonQ Cristal rum (from the freezer) and 40% cold from the fridge Coca Cola... no lime. Its the best clear rum in the world and what we drink in Puerto Rico. By having those 2 ingredients as cold as possible, you get a "sirupy" rum and fizzy coke. You welcome.

Would be nice to see a video about fernet and cola?

Thank you for using ml.

I know this isn't technically a cocktail but, can you try to recreate "Rig Juice" from Regular Show? I think it would be a fun drink too make.

Hey uknow what? Could you do some examples of how fast you can pump out drinks out? Like put together cocktails but for real, not for visual effect