Created in the early 2000’s by famed NYC mixologist Audrey Saunders, the Old Cuban pays homage to the 1920’s Prohibition era, when American socialites flocked to Cuba to party. Considered a modern classic, this rum mocktail is a fusion of a mojito and a champagne cocktail. Wonderfully fresh and festive, it combines the flavours of white rum, lime, mint, and aromatic bitters with Lyre’s Classico, an alcohol-free version of a traditional crisp, dry Italian sparkling prosecco. Perfect for dinner parties, simply garnish with mint leaves and enjoy.
INGREDIENTS
2 Parts (60mL/ 2 Fl Oz) Lyre's White Cane Spirit
½ Part (15mL/ ½ Fl Oz) lime juice
½ Part (15mL/ ½ Fl Oz) sugar syrup
8 mint leaves
2 dashes aromatic bitters
1 Part (30mL/ Fl Oz) Lyre's Classico
METHOD
- Shake all ingredients except Lyre's Classico with ice. Fine strain into a cocktail coupette. Add Lyre's Classico slowly.
- Garnish with mint leaves
