NO. 1040 · A CLASSIC HOUSE SPEC
Old Cuban
Aged rum and mint receive a sparkling Champagne finish. Exceedingly good company.
- The glass
- Coupe glass
- The method
- Shaken
- With ingredients ready
- 3 min · Easy
A PROPER POUR BEGINS HERE
The ingredients.
- 8 leaves
- 45 ml
- 22.5 ml
- 30 ml
- 2 dashes
- 60 ml
- 1
Exact measures for one drink. Fresh ice is part of the method.
US fluid ounces convert the exact milliliter specification and round to three decimal places.
A LITTLE CEREMONY
The method.
Prepare your glass
Fill a clean coupe glass for each serving with ice and water to chill it while you mix. Empty it before pouring.
Measure into your shaker
For one serving, gently press the measured mint leaves with the syrup and lime juice three times. Add the aged rum and bitters. Keep all Champagne and the mint garnish aside.
Shake until properly cold
Use one serving of the measured ingredients per batch. Add 180 g cubed ice and seal the shaker. Shake firmly until the outside feels very cold. Repeat with fresh mixing ice for each serving.
Strain and finish
Use a cocktail strainer and a fine-mesh sieve to pour into the prepared coupe glass. Add the measured cold Champagne to the strained cocktail, then lift once gently with a bar spoon. Never shake Champagne. Add the measured garnish and serve immediately.
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