Old cuban cocktail recipe

This cocktail was created by Pegu club owner Audrey Saunders in 20014 in New York, USA. If you are bored of having a Virgin mocktail then this is the drink you should go for. The drink is probably seen on more menus worldwide than any other Audrey Saunders creation, particularly in London.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Rum
• 3/4 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• 6 whole Whole mint leaves
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 oz Champagne
• Garnish: Mint sprig

Steps

1. Muddle the lime juice, syrup and mint in a mixing glass.
2. Add the rum, bitters and ice and shake.
3. Double-strain into a coupe glass, and top with the Champagne.