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
Flavor profile
Rum
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Prosecco2 oz
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Lime Juice¾ oz
- Gold Rum1 ½ oz
- Mint(optional)6-8 pieces
- Simple Syrup1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Old Cuban close to the original.
Instead of Prosecco
- Cava— drier, toastier
- Champagne— finer bubbles, splurge-worthy
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus-forward
- Peychaud's Bitters— brighter, anise-tinged
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instead of Gold Rum
- Dark Rum— deeper molasses
- White Rum— lighter and drier
Instead of Simple Syrup
- 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
Similar taste
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