Old Cuban
A modern classic, the Old Cuban was created by Audrey Saunders at the Pegu Club in New York. Defining drink of the early craft-cocktail revival of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 oz Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Dark Rum
- 3/4 oz Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup 1:1
- 8 x Spearmint (Organic)
- 2 dash Angostura Original Bitters
- 2 oz Mionetto Prosecco Doc Treviso Brut
Method
Shake rum, lime, syrup, spearmint, and bitters with ice for 10-12 seconds with medium aggression to chill the drink and lightly bruise the mint without making it bitter by shredding. Double strain into chilled coupe glass and top with Sparkling Wine about 1.5 - 2 oz. Garnish with a mint leaf.