Sparkling · Rum
Old Cuban
A mojito that put on a tuxedo.
Aged rum, mint, lime and bitters topped with champagne — Audrey Saunders' elegant, bubbly evolution of the mojito.
Ingredients
- Mint Leaves6-8
- Aged Rum45 ml
- Fresh Lime Juice22.5 ml
- Simple Syrup30 ml
- Angostura Bitters2 Dashes
- Brut Champagne or Prosecco60 ml
Garnish
Garnish with mint sprigs.
Method
- 1Pour all ingredients except the wine into a shaker, shake well with ice.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe and top up with the sparkling wine.
The lesson
Topping a shaken drink with sparkling wine adds effervescence and lift. Bubbles are a texture — use them to lighten richness.
