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Old Cuban Cocktail

Cultural Context

The Old Cuban Cocktail is a delightful blend of classic Cuban flavors, originating from the vibrant nightlife of Havana. This cocktail combines the refreshing notes of mint and lime with the richness of aged rum, topped with sparkling champagne for a festive touch. It embodies the spirit of celebration in Cuban culture, often enjoyed at parties and special occasions. Today, the Old Cuban is embraced globally, with many variations emerging in cocktail bars around the world.

CubanCUdrink
10 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
half a lime per person
25ml stock syrup
70ml dark rum
bitters
ice
prosecco

aged rum

🥗Healthier: light rum

💰Cheaper: white rum

Light rum is lower in calories and more affordable.

champagne

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: prosecco

Sparkling water reduces calories, while prosecco is a budget-friendly bubbly.

1

Chill the glass with a few ice cubes.

2

Squeeze half a lime into the shaker and turn it around for more juice.

3

Add 25ml of stock syrup to the shaker.

4

Pour in 70ml of dark rum.

5

Add a few drops of bitters.

6

Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 10 shakes.

7

Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.

8

Top with prosecco.

Cooking Techniques

muddlingshaking

Equipment Needed

cocktail kitmetal shakerstrainerglass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Cuban MojitoHavana Cocktail

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