Old Cuban
Mix an Old Cuban, the elegant mix of a Mojito and a French 75. With aged rum, mint, lime, and Champagne.
Strengthmedium
GlassCoupe
BaseRum
GarnishMint sprig
Description
The Old Cuban is a modern classic created in the early 2000s by the famous bartender Audrey Saunders in New York. It is often described as the luxurious evolution of a Mojito. The drink combines the freshness of mint and lime with the depth of aged rum and the elegance of Champagne. A few dashes of Angostura bitters add extra spicy complexity. The result is a perfectly balanced, sparkling, yet rich cocktail for special occasions.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass.
- Add mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker and gently muddle.
- Add aged rum, Angostura bitters, and ice. Shake vigorously.
- Double-strain the contents through a sieve into the chilled glass.
- Gently top with the chilled Champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
