Old Cuban

IBA

Created by New York bartender Audrey Saunders in 2001, the Old Cuban draws a direct line between the classic Mojito and the French 75, elevating both into something distinctly sophisticated. Aged rum brings depth and vanilla warmth, mint and lime provide freshness, while Angostura bitters add a spiced complexity before champagne lifts the entire drink with effervescent elegance. It's a cocktail that feels simultaneously tropical and metropolitan.

CarbonatedRefreshingClassic

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozAged Rum
  • 0.75 ozLime Juice
  • 1 ozSimple Syrup
  • 6 pieceFresh Mint
  • 2 dashAngostura Bitters
  • 2 ozChampagne

Garnish: Mint Sprig

Preparation

Shaken · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    muddle

    Gently muddle mint leaves with lime juice and syrup.

  2. 2.

    add

    Add rum, bitters, and ice.

  3. 3.

    shake

    Shake until well chilled.

  4. 4.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  5. 5.

    top

    Top with Champagne.

  6. 6.

    garnish

    Garnish with a mint sprig.

Flavor Profile

fizz
45%
dilution
40%
sweet
35%
fruity
20%
citrus
18%
sour
18%
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