Old Cuban
Modern | Spritz | from Anders Erickson
It’s not quite a Mojito, not quite a French 75. This is the Old Cuban, a modern-classic cocktail from New York bartending legend Audrey Saunders.
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml | Gold Rum | Angostura 1919 |
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | Fresh Lime Juice | |
| 0.5 oz / 18.5 ml 0.75 oz / 27.5 ml 1 oz / 36.5 ml 1.5 oz / 55 ml | Semi-Rich Simple Syrup | |
| 2 to 3 dashes | Bitters | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 6 to 8 leaves | Mint | |
| 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml | Sparkling Wine |
Notes
- Method: Shaken
- Pour: Double Strain
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: Mint leaf
- Special Prep: Add mint leaves to the shaking tin and add other ingredients minus the champagne. Pour cocktail into glass and top it off with champagne.
