Updated on: 6/3/2025
Popular Cocktails Made With Cola
Cola brings a smooth sweetness and gentle fizz that pairs well with a range of spirits. Whether you're stocking up for a house party or looking for a quick after-work drink, these easy cola-based cocktails are reliable favorites among bartenders and home mixologists alike.
Classic Cuba Libre
The Cuba Libre is more than just rum and cola—it's finished with a splash of fresh lime for a crisp, aromatic lift. This twist distinguishes it from a simple rum-cola and makes it truly iconic.
- 60 ml white rum
- 120 ml cola
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add 60 ml rum and 15 ml lime juice.
- Top with 120 ml cola and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Straightforward Whiskey Cola
A staple at bars worldwide, the Whiskey Cola is as simple as it is popular. The combination of robust whiskey with bubbly cola lets each shine.
- 60 ml whiskey
- 120 ml cola
- Lemon wedge (optional)
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Pour 60 ml whiskey over the ice.
- Add 120 ml cola and stir briefly.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge if desired.
More Cola-Based Classics
- Long Island Iced Tea: A blend of 15 ml each vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, triple sec, with 30 ml lemon juice, 30 ml simple syrup, topped with 60 ml cola.
- Kalimoxto: A Spanish favorite—mix 60 ml red wine with 60 ml cola over ice, garnish with a lemon slice.
- Jack and Coke: A type of whiskey cola made explicitly with Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey and cola.
Why Cola Mixes So Well
Cola's signature blend of caramel, citrus, and light spice balances a wide spectrum of spirits. Its effervescence lifts richer liquors and its sweetness tempers the strength of robust spirits, making it a favored mixer for both casual and inventive cocktails.