Louisiana Libre

What could be a better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with king cake and rum? A king cake-flavored soda, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, transforms the classic Cuba Libre into a perfect Louisiana Libre Mardi Gras cocktail.

King Cake Soda?

Who knew there was such a thing as King Cake soda? I didn’t until I saw it while shopping at World Market and had to try it. By the way, it’s delicious! The flavor is much like an old-fashioned cream soda, but more cinnamon-forward. It’s worth the trip to pick up a six-pack.

What Makes A Louisiana Libre Different From A Rum & Coke or Cuba Libre?

Rum and Coke is a classic cocktail that uses only rum and coke, preferably with real sugar to complement the rum.

Cuba Libre uses regular coke, rum, and a squeeze of lime.

Our Louisiana Libre replaces the coke with King Cake soda and muddles the rum in the bottom of the glass before adding the other ingredients.

Ingredients For Lousiana Libre

• Abita King Cake Soda (if you can’t find the Abita King Cake soda, use cream soda and add a tiny pinch of cinnamon and a drop of vanilla to cream soda)
• White rum – I used Captain Morgan.
• Lime

Steps To Make This Cocktail

• Muddle a lime slice in a cocktail glass.
• Fill the glass with ice.
• Add the white rum and soda.
• Stir and garnish with a slice of lime.

More Festive Cocktails To Try

• King Cake Shots
• Purple Rain Cocktail
• Dark And Stormy Rum Cocktail
• Rum And Lime Cocktail
• Sparkling Rosemary Pear Martini

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