THE OLD CUBAN

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Provided by Pete Wells

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 mint leaves, plus the tip of a mint sprig for garnish
3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) lime juice
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) simple syrup, see note
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) amber rum
1 or 2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 ounces Champagne
1 lime slice

Steps:

  • Gently bruise the mint with lime juice in a shaker using a muddler or wooden spoon. Add syrup, rum, bitters and a big handful of ice, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass and add Champagne.
  • With a knife, slit the lime slice halfway through and pierce it with the mint sprig. Perch it on the rim of the glass.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 20 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams

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