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Old Cuban

A modern classic created by Audrey Saunders in 2004 — a Mojito topped with Champagne using aged rum. Minty, bubbly, and festive.

Prep5 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 6 mint leaves
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1.5 oz aged rum
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 2 oz Champagne

Instructions

  1. 1. Muddle the lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves in a mixing glass.
  2. 2. Add the aged rum, bitters, and ice; shake well.
  3. 3. Strain into a cocktail glass and top with Champagne.
  4. 4. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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