Twilight Cuban

This delightful cocktail, known as the Old Cuban, was crafted by Audrey Saunders at New York's Pegu Club. A fusion of the classic French 75 and the refreshing mojito, it embodies the flavors of aged rum, fresh lime juice, and mint, topped with the effervescence of sparkling wine. Experience the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and herbal notes in this elegant libation.

Twilight Cuban

A delightful fusion of aged rum, fresh lime juice, and mint, topped with sparkling wine, creates the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and herbal notes in this refreshing cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz. aged rum
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 8-10 mint leaves
  • 1-2 oz. brut-style Champagne or dry sparkling wine
  • Mint leaf, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the aged rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and mint leaves.
  2. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, or until the shaker is frosted on the outside.
  3. Double strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
  4. Top the cocktail with 1-2 oz. of brut-style Champagne or dry sparkling wine.
  5. Garnish with a mint leaf.