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 sparkling wine

7 ingredients

4 steps

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 sparkling wine

Directions

1

Muddle the mint leaves with the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker.
2

Add ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
3

Pour into a chilled flute and fill nearly to the top with sparkling wine.
4

Garnish with sprig of mint.