Easy to Make: Minty Old Cuban Cocktail Recipe

An Old Cuban Cocktail is a tasty rum cocktail, an upgrade from the Mojito, and can be enjoyed at any time of the year.

A modern classic drink, the Old Cuban Cocktail recipe!

Old Cuban Cocktail with mint garnish

Think of this cocktail as a French 75 and a warm Bahama breeze colliding while the fresh mint and lime are teasing the bubbly. A minty Daquiri, or an upgrade from the popular Mojito with the addition of a splash of champagne or prosecco.

So in essence, this Old Cuban is really not old at all, but it’s more of a modern classic that was created by Audrey Saunders in New York…yes, a bit far from Cuba, but definitely has all the tastes of stunning Cuban cocktail.

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How to make this rum cocktail recipe, The Old Cuban Cocktail.

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The Old Cuban Cocktail Recipe

Stacey Doyle
A modern classic drink, The Old Cuban cocktail recipe, a fancy upgrade from the popular Mojito.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ oz rum
  • ¾ oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Mint leaves 6 – 8, plus extra for garnish
  • Angostura bitters a couple of dashes
  • 2 oz Prosecco or Champagne
  • Lime slices or wedges to garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing glass or shaker, muddle the lime juice, syrup, and mint.
  • Add in the rum, bitters, and the ice. Shake.
  • Strain into a (coupe) glass, and top off with the Prosecco or Champagne.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and lime slices, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 25mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15g
Keyword alcohol, champagne, cocktails, drinks, liquor, mojito, prosecco, rum

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