Old Cuban

A modern classic invented by Audrey Saunders in 2001 — the Mojito sent through finishing school. Aged rum lends warmth and depth where a Mojito would use white, while lime and mint keep it bright and two dashes of Angostura add an aromatic spine. A float of brut Champagne lifts the whole thing into something elegant and effervescent, served straight up in a chilled coupe.

RefreshingClassic

Ingredients

  • 7 pieceFresh Mint(lightly muddled)
  • 1.5 ozAged Rum
  • 0.75 ozLime Juice
  • 1 ozSimple Syrup
  • 2 dashAngostura Bitters(Angostura)
  • 2 ozChampagne(chilled, brut (or Prosecco))

Garnish: Mint Sprig

Preparation

Shaken · Coupe · None

  1. 1.

    muddle

    Lightly muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker to release the oils without shredding.

  2. 2.

    add

    Add the aged rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters over ice.

  3. 3.

    shake

    Shake well until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 4.

    strain

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe to keep the mint flecks out.

  5. 5.

    top

    Top with chilled brut Champagne (or Prosecco).

  6. 6.

    garnish

    Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Flavor Profile

dilution
33%
sweet
29%
fizz
26%
fruity
21%
sour
18%
citrus
15%
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