What ingredients are in a Old Cuban?

2 oz White rum, 1 oz Sugar syrup, 1 oz Lime juice, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, 2 oz Prosecco

What glass do you use for a Old Cuban?

A Old Cuban is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Old Cuban?

A Old Cuban has an estimated ABV of 14,10%.

How many calories are in a Old Cuban?

A Old Cuban contains approximately 285 calories per serving.

What are the ingredients in an Old Cuban cocktail?

The Old Cuban was created by Audrey Saunders and features aged rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, fresh mint leaves, Angostura bitters, and a generous topping of Champagne or dry sparkling wine. After muddling the mint with lime and sugar and shaking with rum and bitters, the mixture is strained into a coupe glass and finished with Champagne. The combination bridges the Mojito and a sparkling cocktail with remarkable elegance.

How does the Old Cuban differ from a Mojito?

While both drinks share rum, lime, mint, and sugar, the Old Cuban uses aged rum for more depth, incorporates aromatic bitters for complexity, and is topped with Champagne rather than soda water. The Old Cuban is also strained and served up in a coupe rather than in a highball with ice. These refinements give it a more sophisticated, cocktail-bar character compared to the casual, refreshing nature of the Mojito.

What is the ABV of an Old Cuban?

An Old Cuban typically has an ABV of around 15–18%, combining aged rum at 40% ABV with Champagne at approximately 12% ABV. The lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters contribute no significant alcohol, while the Champagne topping dilutes the rum's strength. The result is a refined, celebratory cocktail that feels festive without being overwhelmingly strong.

Created by Audrey Saunders at New York's Pegu Club, the Old Cuban bridges the Mojito and the Champagne cocktail, building white rum, sugar syrup, lime juice, Angostura Bitters, and fresh mint into a shaken base topped with Prosecco. The mint and lime echo the Cuban highball's freshness while the sparkling wine lends a refined effervescence and lifts the drink to around 14 percent ABV. Double-strained into a cocktail glass, it is recognised by the IBA as a New Era drink, an elegant modern classic that marries rum's warmth to a bright, bubbly finish.

Old Cuban

Copo Cocktail glass

Dificuldade Medium

Calorias ~285 kcal

ABV 14,10%

Ingredientes

White rum 2 oz
Sugar syrup 1 oz
Lime juice 1 oz
Angostura Bitters 2 dashes
Prosecco 2 oz

Instruções

Shake a handful of mint, 2oz white rum, 1oz of sugar syrup, 1oz lime juice and 2 dashes angostura bitters with ice. Double strain into a glass and top with 2oz of prosecco.

IBA NewEra Bubbly Citrus

O Old Cuban é um elegante coquetel criado por Audrey Saunders no Pegu Club de Nova York em 2001. É feito com scotch mesclado, rum añejo, suco de limão fresco, xarope de açúcar, hortelã, Angostura bitters e finalizado com Prosecco. Esta bebida, que fica em algum lugar entre o Mojito e o coquetel de champanhe, obteve status de clássico instantaneamente e se posicionou como um dos coquetéis mais notáveis dos clássicos modernos.

History & Origins

The Old Cuban was created by Audrey Saunders, a leading figure in the American craft cocktail revival, at her Pegu Club bar in New York City, which opened in 2005. It was developed as a sophisticated elevation of the Mojito, substituting Prosecco for soda water to add elegance and complexity. The drink rapidly gained recognition as a modern classic and is now included in the IBA's New Era Drinks category.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh mint and lime with a gentle sweetness from the rum and sugar, lifted by Prosecco's fine effervescence. Palate: Crisp and aromatic with white rum providing a clean spirit backbone, lime acidity brightening the palate, mint's herbal freshness weaving through, and Angostura Bitters adding a subtle spice complexity; Prosecco adds a refined bubble and a slight yeasty note. Finish: Dry, clean, and effervescent with a lingering mint and citrus note.

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Pro Tip

Double strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove all mint particles before topping with Prosecco, ensuring a clean, refined appearance in the cocktail glass.

Técnicas Utilizadas

Shaking

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