Old Cuban Cocktail
By: Simmer + Sauce
Published: Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 9:58pm

Ingredients




2 basil leaves
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
1 1/2 ounce good quality amber rum
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 ounces Champagne

Preparation

1 Using a cocktail shaker add the basil leaves and lime juice. Using a muddler, muddle gently mash the basil leaves. 2 Add the simple syrup, rum, butters and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. 3 Strain into a coupe glass and top with champagne to serve.

About

Old Cuban is a cocktail similar to a mojito or French 75, but better. Made with am amber rum and topped with bubbly; an elegant choice for summer.