Old Cuban

Old Cuban

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
1 oz.	Simple Syrup
6	Mint Leaves
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)

Directions

1. Combine the Rum, Lime Juice, Mint, Simple Syrup and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice

2. Shake for 15 Seconds

3. Double Strain into a Champagne Coupe

4. Top with Champagne

5. Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The Old Cuban was invented in 2001 by Legendary Bartender, Audrey Saunders, while she worked at a restaurant named Beacon in New York City. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.