Old Cuban

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Make Old Cuban with 6/8 pcs Mint Leaves, Aged Rum, Fresh Lime Juice. Follow the measured ingredients below, then use Recipe Lab to record and compare your own version.

Ingredients

Metric measures · IBA reference

6/8 pcs Mint Leaves
45 ml Aged Rum
22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice
30 ml Simple Syrup
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
60 ml Brut Champagne or Prosecco

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Preparation

Shake rum, citrus, syrup, mint and bitters over ice. Strain into a cold cocktail glass and finish with the sparkling wine.

Garnish

Finish with mint springs.

Before your next pour

IBA reference specification. Follow the listed measures; brands and ingredient batches can change the finished balance.

Measure accurately and compare trials at the same serving temperature. In Recipe Lab, record ingredient brands, syrup strength and the single adjustment you want to test.

IBA specification ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026