Old Cuban

Name: Old Cuban
Ingredients: 1 handful fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 1/2 ounces aged rum; 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (1 lime); 1/2 ounce simple syrup; 2 dashes bitters; ice cubes; 1 1/2 to 2 ounces dry champagne, prosecco; or other sparkling wine

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Ingredients

1 handful fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 ounces aged rum
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (1 lime)
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 dashes bitters
ice cubes
1 1/2 to 2 ounces dry champagne, prosecco
or other sparkling wine

Directions

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