
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.
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Rum
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
Shake a handful of mint, 2oz white rum, 1oz of sugar syrup, 1oz lime juice and 2 dashes angostura bitters with ice.
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




