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Old Cuban cocktail

Rum · Coupe

Old Cuban

16%2 min
ABV16%
Time2 min
GlassCoupe
CategoryRum
VeganGluten-free
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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

  1. Shake the rest with ice until the tin frosts. Keep the champagne out of the tin.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. Top with champagne.
  4. Finish with mint sprigs.

Photo: Edsel Little, CC BY-SA 2.0 (source)

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