Old Cuban

The Old Cuban is a Cocktail which consists of Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Mint, and Champagne.

Created by Audrey Saunders in 2002.

Original Recipe

• 1 1/2 ounce Rum (Bacardi 8 Anejo)
• 3/4 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 ounce Sugar syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 6 mint leaves
• 2 ounces Champagne (Veuve Clicquot)

Muddle lime juice, syrup, mint in a mixing glass. Add rum, bitters, ice, and shake well. Strain into cocktail glass, and top with champagne. Garnish with sugar-coated vanilla bean.

External Link

• Making an Old Cuban - The Cocktail Spirit