Name: Old Cuban
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Aged Rum; 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 2 dashes Angostura Bitters; 2 oz Sparkling wine; 10 Fresh mint leaves — muddled

Old Cuban

Cocktail Recipe

Glass: Coupe glass Difficulty: Medium Prep: 10 min Garnish: Fresh mint sprig Views: 1

Description

A refreshing twist on the classic Mojito, the Old Cuban combines aged rum with sparkling wine and mint for a sophisticated, bubbly cocktail.

History

The Old Cuban is believed to have been created in the early 2000s, reflecting a modern interpretation of traditional Cuban flavors and the classic cocktails that came from Havana.

Instructions

Step 1.

- In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup to release the oils.

Step 2.

- Add the aged rum, lime juice, and bitters to the shaker filled with ice.

Step 3.

- Shake well until chilled and strain into a coupe glass.

Step 4.

- Top with sparkling wine gently.

Step 5.

- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Aged Rum

0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 oz Simple syrup

2 dashes Angostura Bitters (optional)

2 oz Sparkling wine

10 Fresh mint leaves — muddled (garnish)

Quick Info

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Created: 2026-02-11 20:07:03

Updated: 2026-03-10 00:20:29

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