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Old Cuban cocktail

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Old Cuban

A classic Cuban cocktail combining aged rum, Champagne, and bitters.

Base
Rum
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium
Origin
Cuba

Ingredients

Steps

  1. In a Mixing Glass muddle Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Mint Leaves.
  2. Add Rum (Aged), Angostura Bitters, and ice.
  3. Shake.
  4. Double-strain into a Coupe Glass.
  5. Top with Champagne.
  6. Garnish with a Mint Sprig.

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About the Old Cuban

The Old Cuban is a classic cocktail that combines the rich flavors of aged rum with the crisp effervescence of Champagne. This cocktail is refreshing and sophisticated, offering a balance of citrusy sweetness and subtle bitterness.

It is often served during special occasions or as an elegant aperitif, evoking the luxurious atmosphere of Havana's old bars.

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How this compares

  • Mojito

    A simpler rum cocktail with lime, mint, and soda water, offering a fresher and less complex bubbly profile compared to the Old Cuban.

  • French 75

    A gin-based cocktail with Champagne, providing a more citrus-forward and herbal alternative to the rum and mint flavors of the Old Cuban.

  • Daiquiri

    A classic rum cocktail with lime and sugar, focusing on a tart and refreshing profile without the bubbles and bitters of the Old Cuban.

  • Bellini

    A peach-based sparkling cocktail that is sweeter and fruitier compared to the balanced and minty Old Cuban.

  • Jungle Bird

    A tropical rum cocktail with pineapple and Campari, offering a fruitier and slightly bitter alternative to the Old Cuban's elegant bubbly notes.

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