Old Cuban

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My husband learned how to make this classic Old Cuban with bitters after visiting his father in Florida. We love it.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 cocktail
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Ingredients

  • ¾ fluid ounce lime juice

  • 9 fresh mint leaves, divided

  • 2 fluid ounces dark spiced rum

  • 1 ½ fluid ounces simple syrup

  • 2 dashes bitters, or more to taste

  • ice cubes

  • 1 slice lime

  • 2 fluid ounces Champagne, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Gently muddle lime juice with 8 mint leaves in a shaker using a wooden spoon or cocktail muddler.

  2. Add rum, simple syrup, bitters, and a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a cocktail glass and top with Champagne. Garnish with a slice of lime and the remaining mint leaf.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303 Calories
34g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 100mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.