Old Cuban

Name: Old Cuban
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 45 ml Aged Rum; 22 ml Fresh Lime Juice; 15 ml Sugar Syrup; 6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves; 2 dashes Angostura Bitters; 60 ml Champagne or Sparkling Wine; Ice

Old Cuban is an elegant and fresh cocktail made with rum, fresh lime juice, mint and champagne. It combines the aromatic character of a mojito with the sparkling elegance of a French 75. It offers a balanced, fresh and sophisticated drink.

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The Old Cuban cocktail was created by Audrey Saunders, one of the most respected names in the modern cocktail world, in 2001 at the famous Pegu Club bar in New York City. Saunders is known for combining classic cocktail techniques with modern interpretations, and the Old Cuban is considered one of the most successful examples of this approach.

This cocktail actually represents the fusion of two different cocktail traditions, the Mojito and the French 75. The freshness of the Mojito with mint and lime is combined with the warm character of rum and the sparkling elegance of champagne. The result is a drink that is both aromatic and elegant. The name "Old Cuban" pays homage to the essential elements of Cuban cocktail culture such as rum and mint.

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