OLD CUBAN

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My husband learned how to make this classic Old Cuban with bitters after visiting his father in Florida. We love it.

Provided by tcasa

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ fluid ounce lime juice
9 fresh mint leaves, divided
2 fluid ounces dark spiced rum
1 ½ fluid ounces simple syrup
2 dashes bitters, or more to taste
ice cubes
1 slice lime
2 fluid ounces Champagne, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Gently muddle lime juice with 8 mint leaves in a shaker using a wooden spoon or cocktail muddler.
  • Add rum, simple syrup, bitters, and a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a cocktail glass and top with Champagne. Garnish with a slice of lime and the remaining mint leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 1 g

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