Even on a crisp, blustery autumn evening there’s always time for a rum cocktail or two at my house. The Old Cuban is an elegant, and dare I say sophisticated libation, created by Audrey Saunders of Pegu Club fame. Sweet and sour notes are celebrated in a way that rum fans knows and love. Some call it a contemporary classic, but I just call it cocktail perfection.
Start by adding the mint leaves and simple syrup to the bottom of your mixing glass.
Lightly muddle the mint in the simple syrup.
Add the lime juice, bitters, and rum.
Fill your mixing glass with ice and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Top with the bubbly!
Garnish with a couple fresh mint leaves and enjoy.
Cocktail perfection.
Old Cuban
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz aged rum
- 3/4 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- 6 mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
Directions:
- Add the mint leaves and simple syrup to the bottom of your mixing glass.
- Lightly muddle the mint in the simple syrup.
- Add the lime juice, bitters and rum.
- Fill with ice and shake for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a couple fresh mint leaves.
(images by HonestlyYUM)
this has become a staple in our home. thank you so much from sharing
This is what I refer to as a champagne mojito!
So simple but so delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Do you have any ideas about what types of food this cocktail might pair well with? Always looking for dinner party ideas… Thank you!
i’m simple-minded, and am confused by the pictures-where the instructions say to pour into a filled coupe, there’s a picture of a measuring cup with what looks like plain dark rum. Is there a step missing, perhaps, or do I just need extra tutoring? Thank you. In the meantime, my coupe is chilling in anxious anticipation…
Thanks, Todd. I now know what to do with the rum sitting on my shelf. This looks delicious!
Did someone say rum?! I live on an island where rum is cheaper than water, so you’re speaking my language! Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it (and I have plenty of rum to spare)!
Umm…hello, can I come visit, Bre?!! 😛 j/k thanks for your kind words. I know you’ll be happy with this one. Give it a try for sure – you have no excuse.
Sounds absolutely DIVINE! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Xo, Alison
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Thank you Alison! Thanks so much for checking out the site.
When I saw the name on this cocktail I thought you had resurrected my junior high music teacher, Senor Vazquez. *SO* glad to find this drink. It looks stunning, and after this World Series game where the Giants sucked big time, I’m wishing I had one right now!
Wow, I don’t know what to say about that one Homer. BTW, how about those Giants now?
I want a few sips, right now 😀
Hehe, thanks Kiran!!
This cocktail is pure perfection! Also, you should totally host a photography retreat and teach me how to take pictures like this. Stunning as always.
Ashley, you just made my day!! THANK YOU!! I don’t think you need any lessons whatsoever from me. xo
I don’t think I’ve ever had a Old Cuban before?! Ahh! Need to remedy that! This drink is beautiful (as always) Todd!
Thank you Laura 🙂 And yes, please remedy that STAT!!!! xo
Wow, this is beautiful. I definitely want one now.
Thanks for stopping by the site Kathy. That’s so sweet of you to say!
I wish I was sipping one of these right now, gorgeous!
Thank you Gaby! Perfect for today’s heat 😛
That first image literally took my breath away.
STOP it Alanna {blush} you must not be looking at your own photos too much… xo
oh wow! rum and sparkling wine… i’ve never heard of this combo, but i’m book marking it for the upcoming family holiday gatherings!
Omg Jessica, yes, do it. It’s really such an elegant combo. Audrey Saunders knocked it out of the park with this one. Maybe even for New Years?
yummm. Can never go wrong with rum, lime, and mint. Interested in the champagne float, I’d love to try this!
Thanks Lauren!! xoxo
Magical. Takes me back to my time in Cuba. Very well executed my friends! Looks delicious!!! phenomenal work as always, so creative on the curation tip, and the photos always blow me away. Next Cuban concoctions I request a libre and a mojito (and I’m not talkin’ this American bastardized crap with pomegranate etc … let’s do the real deal good n’ proper!). Anyways, thanks for making my morning with this! xo Viva Cuba!
Thanks for stopping by, Adam!! I agree, mojitos are always in order 😉
Couldn’t agree more. The Old Cuban is definitely cocktail perfection. I can’t wait to try this at home!
Thank you so much Katrina. I hope you and your husband enjoy!!