Cuba LibrevsPina Colada
Which one fits your taste?
Cuba Libre
A grown-up rum and coke, brightened with a squeeze of fresh lime over ice.
Pina Colada
A rich, tropical vacation in a glass. Light rum blended with sweet coconut cream and tart pineapple juice.
Cuba Libre
Pina Colada
Base
rum
rum
Glassware
Highball glass
Hurricane glass
Flavor Notes
sweet, refreshing
sweet, refreshing
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Cuba Libre and Pina Colada share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and light and refreshing. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (rum vs. rum) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.