Old Cuban

Ingredients

• 45 ml Dark Rum
• 22.5 ml Lime Juice
• 6 piece Mint Leaves
• 30 ml Simple Syrup
• 2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
• 60 ml Champagne

Method

1. Gently press the Mint Leaves with the lime juice and syrup in the shaker; reserve the Champagne.
2. Add the remaining measured ingredients to the shaker, reserving Champagne.
3. Add ice and shake until cold.
4. Strain into a chilled coupe.
5. Add Champagne last and stir gently to combine.
6. Optional garnish: Mint Leaves sprigs.