Ingredients for - Old Cuban

1. Lime juice ¾ fluid ounce
2. Fresh mint leaves, divided 9
3. Dark spiced rum 2 fluid ounces
4. Simple syrup 1 ½ fluid ounces
5. Bitters, or more to taste 2 dashes
6. Ice cubes 2 dashes
7. Lime 1 slice
8. Champagne, or more to taste 2 fluid ounces

How to cook deliciously - Old Cuban

1 . Stage

Gently muddle lime juice with 8 mint leaves in a shaker using a wooden spoon or cocktail muddler.

2 . Stage

Add rum, simple syrup, bitters, and a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a cocktail glass and top with Champagne. Garnish with a slice of lime and the remaining mint leaf.