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 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 Needed

• 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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