Cocktail: Old Cuban
Recipe for a newly interpretation of the classic Mojito with champagne.
Ingredients
Amount | Ingredient | preparation if necessary |
---|---|---|
6 pcs | whole mint leaves | |
1 ounce | simple syrup | |
¾ ounce | lime juice | freshly squeezed |
1 ½ ounces | aged rum | |
2 dashes | Angostura bitters | |
2 ounces | Champagne | chilled |
Garnish: mint sprig
Steps
- Muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup and lime juice in a shaker.
- Add the rum and bitters and ice, and shake until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a coupe glass.
- Top with Champagne and garnish with a mint sprig.
taken from liquor.com/recipes/old-cuban