CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 2000–present
Old Cuban
Aged rum, lime, mint and champagne: a Mojito with a sparkling crown.
2001Modern classicResearched
Audrey Saunders created the Old Cuban in 2001 at Pegu Club in New York. Aged rum, lime, sugar and mint are shaken and topped with champagne, producing a drink that is both a Mojito and a French 75. It became a modern classic and a fixture of champagne-cocktail menus.
- Mojito
- French 75
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Aged rum45 ml
- Lime juice20 ml
- Sugar syrup15 ml
- Mint6 leaves
- Champagneto top
- Mint sprigto garnish
Method
Shake the rum, lime, syrup and mint with ice, strain into a coupe, top with champagne and garnish with mint.
Coupe · champagne · mint