A German inspired twist on the Cuba Libre made with rum, Paulaner Spezi, lime, and ice. This Spezi Libre combines cola orange soda with a bright squeeze of lime for a fun, fizzy cocktail.
Ingredients
5clrumUse light rum for a cleaner drink or dark rum for richer flavor.
12clPaulaner SpeziAdds cola orange flavor, sweetness, and bubbles.
Lime wedge, or LimettenscheibeBrightens the drink and balances sweetness.
Ice
Instructions
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Pour in the rum.
Top with Paulaner Spezi.
Squeeze in the lime wedge.
Stir gently.
Garnish with the lime wedge.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Tips for the Best Spezi Libre
Use plenty of ice so the drink stays cold.Fresh lime is important because it cuts through the sweetness.Do not over stir or the Spezi will lose its bubbles.
Variations
Use dark rum for a deeper, more caramel like flavor.Add orange garnish to highlight the citrus notes.Make it lighter with less rum and more Spezi.
What to Serve with Spezi Libre
Serve with grilled sausages, burgers, barbecue, salty snacks, pretzels, roasted nuts, or spicy foods.