OLD CUBAN

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Audrey Saunders created this French 75 and mojito hybrid at New York's Pegu Club. Learn how to make the Old Cuban cocktail with rum and sparkling wine.

Provided by Adrienne Stillman

Time 2m

Yield Makes 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 oz. (30 ml) aged rum
½ oz. (15 ml) fresh lime juice
½ oz. (1:1) simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
8-10 mint leaves
1-2 oz. (30-60 ml) brut-style Champagne or dry sparkling wine
Mint leaf, to garnish

Steps:

  • Combine rum, lime juice, simple syrup, bitters, and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, or until the shaker is frosted on the outside. Double strain into a coupe and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a mint leaf.

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