Old Cuban
Old Cuban
This decadent interplay of well-aged rum, with spicy bitter, sweet and sour elements, is accentuated by the acidity of champagne. The Old Cuban is a well-balanced drink, refreshing, strong, and works well for any season. It was created at the Eastern Standard in Boston.
Servings
1
servings
Ingredients
- 5 mint leaves
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- dash of angostura bitters
- 1 1/2 ounce aged dark rum
- 2 ounce champagne
Directions
- In a mixing glass, lightly muddle 5 mint leaves with 1 ounce simple syrup, ¾ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice, and a dash of Angostura bitters. Add 1½ ounces of aged or anejo rum. Shake well over ice and finely strain into a chilled champagne glass. Top with champagne, and garnish with a mint leaf.