Old Cuban Cocktail Recipe
A modern classic created in 2001 by Audrey Saunders, the Old Cuban combines elements of the Mojito (mint, lime, rum) with bitters and a Champagne topper, akin to a refined, effervescent Mojito or a rum-based French 75.
Make This
- Base
- Aged Rum
- Glass
- Coupe glass
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Time
- 7 minutes
- Strength
- Medium
- Flavor
- Citrusy
Ingredients
- 6-8 leaves Mint Leaves
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 0.75 oz Lime Juice
- 1.5 oz Aged Rum
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 oz Champagne
Instructions
- Muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
- Add the aged rum, Angostura bitters, and ice. Shake until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Top with chilled Champagne or sparkling wine.