An elegant and sparkling cocktail
The Old Cuban is a sophisticated and bubbly cocktail created in Havana, Cuba, in the 2000s. It combines the classic rum base with champagne, providing a fine balance between sweetness, acidity and bubbles. The Old Cuban is an excellent cocktail for festive occasions, known for its elegance and light character. It is perfect to start an evening or as a refreshing drink on hot summer days.
- Type of drink: Cocktails Fizz drinks
- Metod: Shaken cocktails
- Origin: Caribbean drinks
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 50 ml dark rum
- 20 ml syrup
- 10 ml angostura bitters
- 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Ice cubes
- A slice of lemon or cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the dark rum, syrup and angostura bitters.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a chilled champagne glass.
- Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon slice or a cherry.
Pro tips
- For best results, use a high-quality dark rum and a fine champagne or sparkling wine.
- Adjust the amount of syrup to suit your desired sweetness.
- Use a brut or extra brut sparkling wine to avoid a too sweet drink.
Find it online: https://puravida.se/en/drink-recipe/old-cuban/