Old Cuban

Coupe Shaken

Audrey Saunders, 2001

Build

1 1/2oz Bacardi 8-year Aged Rum 1oz Simple Syrup 2dash Angostura Bitters 6 Mint Leaves 1 Mint Leaf 2oz Dry Champagne 3/4oz Lime Juice

Method

Shake all the ingredients (except the sparkling wine) with ice, then double strain into a chilled coupe. Pour in the Champagne, and quickly dip the barspoon into the glass to gently mix the wine with the cocktail. Garnish with the mint leaf.