Old Cuban

Old Cuban

Aged rum shaken with mint, lime, syrup and bitters, then topped with prosecco. A mojito in black tie, by way of New York.

13% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

5 min

Time

220 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Prosecco· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Cava — drier, toastier, Champagne — finer bubbles, splurge-worthy

  • Angostura Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes

    Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged

  • Lime Juice· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Lemon Juice — softer citrus

  • Gold Rum· not in your bar1 ½ oz

    Or swap: Dark Rum — deeper molasses, White Rum — lighter and drier

  • Mint(optional)· not in your bar6-8 pieces
  • Simple Syrup· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Agave Syrup — cleaner sweetness, Honey Syrup — floral sweetness

Instructions

  1. Shake a handful of mint, 2oz white rum, 1oz of sugar syrup, 1oz lime juice and 2 dashes angostura bitters with ice.

  2. Double strain into a glass and top with 2oz of prosecco.

Pairs well with

Aged rum, mint, and champagne bridge Havana and Paris — refined bites span both:

  • Ham croquetas
  • Gougères
  • Mint chocolate thins
  • Grilled pineapple bites

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