Brad introduces us to a neoclassic drink, The Old Cuban and Jules puts her spin on it to make the New Cuban. This cocktail feels like it has been around since the Golden Age of cocktails, but has it? Brad gives us the real history on the drink while Jules teaches us how to put a proper beatdown on mint.

Old Cuban

In your shaker add:

6 mint leaves (clap and roll)

1.5 oz aged, blended, rum (5 - 7 years)

1 oz simple syrup (1:1)

.75 oz fresh squeeze lime juice

2 dash Angostura bitters

Ice

Shake easy, about 10 - 15 seconds

Double strain into chilled coupe glass

Top off with 2 oz champagne (or method champenoise)

Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig

The New Cuban

In your shake add:

1 oz Appelton estate Jamaican rum

.5 oz of Mezcal

.75 oz fresh lime juice

.5 oz of Hibiscus (or any flavor) simple syrup (1:1)

6 mint leaves slap rolled

Dash of Angostura and dash of orange bitters

Double strain into chilled coupe glass

Top off with sparkling wine 1.5 to 2 oz

Garnish with mint sprig or dried citrus

TIP: how to properly use mint in your cocktails

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