Holiday Cocktail, Cuban Style
As the holidays approach, I'm always on a quest to find new recipes to try for appetizers, desserts, and especially cocktails! I recently had the pleasure of sipping my new favorite drink and learning how to make it like a pro.
The Old Cuban is the perfect combination of sassy mojito and celebratory champagne, a nice twist on a couple of classics. This drink is served in a martini glass and would be a great drink to serve at a Cuban-themed party, upcoming holiday party, or New Year's party!
Here's what you'll need:
1.5 oz aged rum
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
2 oz champagne
.75 oz lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
7 mint leaves
Muddle the lime juice, syrup, and 6 of the mint leaves. Add rum and bitters and shake with ice for 10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and top with champagne. Take another mint leaf and gently rub it around the rim of the glass then let it float on top to garnish.
Enjoy Planning.
Penelope