Recipe Summary
A modern classic drink, The Old Cuban cocktail recipe, a fancy upgrade from the popular Mojito.
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!
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 it definitely has all the tastes of a stunning Cuban cocktail. If you want to play with the sweetness level, swapping in one of my homemade simple syrups is a great way to do it, a mint or citrus syrup works particularly well here.
Other tasty drinks to try:
- The Classic Bourbon Old Fashioned
- Chile Pineapple Margarita
- Fig Infused Vodka
- Skeleton Key Cocktail
- My Bee’s Knees belongs on this list too, a Prohibition era classic that’s stood the test of time for good reason, gin, honey, and lemon in perfect proportion
Or check out our compilation of the best 18 Recipes to Mix at Home here to know what other cocktail recipes you can dish out!
How to make this rum cocktail recipe, The Old Cuban Cocktail.
The Old Cuban Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- 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.
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