Old Cuban
A Champagne-lifted mojito from Audrey Saunders — aged rum, mint, lime, and bubbles make it the most elegant drink to ever leave Havana in spirit.
Served in a Coupe glass · Garnish: Fresh mint sprig · Difficulty: medium
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Aged Rum
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- 6 leaves Fresh Mint
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 oz Champagne
Instructions
- Muddle mint leaves gently with simple syrup in a shaker — bruise, don't shred.
- Add rum, lime juice, and bitters with ice.
- Shake well and double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Top with Champagne.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.