The Old Cuban

Ingredients

• 6 mint leaves, plus the tip of a mint sprig for garnish
• ¾ ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) lime juice
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) simple syrup, see note
• 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) amber rum
• 1 or 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 ounces Champagne
• 1 lime slice

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)

    232 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 25 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 21 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 21 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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1 drink

Preparation

1. Gently bruise the mint with lime juice in a shaker using a muddler or wooden spoon. Add syrup, rum, bitters and a big handful of ice, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass and add Champagne.
2. With a knife, slit the lime slice halfway through and pierce it with the mint sprig. Perch it on the rim of the glass.

• To make simple syrup, combine equal measures of sugar and boiling water in a small jar. Seal jar, wrap it in a towel and shake well until sugar dissolves. Syrup keeps, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.