Old Cuban
Type of cocktail
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The Old Cuban was created in 2001 by mixologist Audrey Saunders.[1][2] It is also an IBA official cocktail.[3]
TypeCocktail
Ingredients
- 4.5 cl aged rum
- 2.25 cl fresh lime juice
- 3 cl simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 6 to 8 mint leaves
- 6 cl champagne brut or Prosecco
Base spiritRum
Standard drinkwareCocktail glass
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| Type | Cocktail |
|---|---|
| Ingredients |
|
| Base spirit | Rum |
| Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
| Standard garnish | Mint sprigs |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Preparation | Pour all ingredients except the wine into cocktail shaker, shake well with ice, strain into chilled elegant cocktail glass. Top up with the sparkling wine and garnish with mint sprigs |
