Ingredients
- 45 ml Aged rum
- 22.5 ml Lime juice
- 30 ml Sugar syrup
- 6 leaves Mint leaves
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 60 ml Champagne
- Garnish Mint sprig
Preparation
- Lightly muddle the mint with the lime juice and sugar syrup.
- Add the rum and bitters, then shake hard with ice.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Top with champagne.
Origin Story
The Old Cuban was created in the early 2000s by bartender Audrey Saunders at the Pegu Club in New York City, blending elements of a classic mojito with champagne. It reflects the resurgence of interest in craft cocktails and the fusion of flavors from different cultures.
