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Old Cuban

Inspired by BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho dark rum, legendary NYC mixologist Audrey Saunders created a new cocktail to showcase it. A sparkling combination of rum and sparkling wine, the Old Cuban is on its way to becoming a modern classic.

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HOW TO MAKE A OLD CUBAN

A sparkling combination of BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho rum and prosecco.

How to make a

Old Cuban

  • 45 ml BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho rum
  • 60 ml MARTINI Prosecco sparkling wine
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 25 ml simple syrup
  • 20 ml lime juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura® bitters
Old Cuban recipe

One step at a time

1

Combine

Combine all the ingredients (except prosecco) in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2

Shake

Shake vigorously.
3

Strain

Double strain, and top with prosecco.
4

Garnish

Garnish with a mint leaf float.

FAQ

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

How do you make rum?

Rum is made using only three ingredients: molasses from sugarcane, yeast and water. Ingredients are fermented, then distilled, aged, filtered and blended.

What is the difference between dark, gold and white rum?

Rum is a wonderfully complex and diverse spirit. Color can give us clues about time spent aging or the flavours that might be found within. Dark can be bold, sweet (or dry) and even smoky, gold is rich and soothing, and white is smooth, subtle and often refreshing.
But color can be misleading. The best way to truly understand a rum is to taste it for yourself.