
Rum · Coupe
Old Cuban
ABV16%
Time2 min
GlassCoupe
CategoryRum
VeganGluten-free
Ingredients
- 8 leavesMint Leaves
Substitutes for Mint Leaves
- LavenderSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- ThymeSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- CorianderSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- PepperSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modeldifferent
- 1.52 ozAged Rum (6-10yr)
- 0.76 ozLime Juice
Substitutes for Lime Juice
- Fresh Lemon JuiceUse equal amount; brighter, less tartclose
- 1.01 ozSugar Syrup (2:1)
Substitutes for Sugar Syrup (2:1)
- Powdered SugarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Demerara SugarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Brown SugarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Agave SyrupSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- 0.04 ozAromatic Bitters
Substitutes for Aromatic Bitters
- Peychaud's BittersMore floral, less spice; use equal dashesclose
- Orange BittersCitrus-forward; changes characterdifferent
- 2.03 ozChampagne
Substitutes for Champagne
- ProseccoSlightly sweeter, bigger bubbles; use equal amountclose
- CavaDrier and more structured; use equal amountclose
Method
- Shake the rest with ice until the tin frosts. Keep the champagne out of the tin.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Top with champagne.
- Finish with mint sprigs.
Photo: Edsel Little, CC BY-SA 2.0 (source)