Old Cuban
The Old Cuban is a medium rum spritz, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 65 out of 100
- Sweet
- 69 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Bitter
- 18 out of 100
- Boozy
- 46 out of 100
How to make an Old Cuban
To make an Old Cuban, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 2 oz white rum, 1 oz simple syrup, 1 oz lime juice and 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, then top with 2 oz prosecco.
You'll need
- White Rum2 oz
- Simple syrup1 oz
- Lime Juice1 oz
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Prosecco2 oz
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add white rum, simple syrup, lime juice and Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Top with prosecco.
- 7
Give it one gentle stir.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Old Cuban questions
What's in an Old Cuban?
2 oz white rum, 1 oz simple syrup, 1 oz lime juice, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters and 2 oz prosecco.
How do you make an Old Cuban?
Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: white rum, simple syrup, lime juice and Angostura Bitters, then top with prosecco.
What does an Old Cuban taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 14% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Old Cuban?
About 14% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
How many standard drinks is an Old Cuban?
About 2 US standard drinks: it has about 31 ml of pure alcohol, and one US standard drink is 14 grams (about 18 ml).
What's the difference between an Old Cuban and a Spice 75?
Both use white rum, simple syrup and lime juice. The Old Cuban adds Angostura Bitters and prosecco, while the Spice 75 uses allspice and champagne. Both are shaken, but the Old Cuban goes in a cocktail glass and the Spice 75 in a wine glass.
Can I make an Old Cuban without white rum?
Yes: use dark rum for light rum.
How do I make a pitcher of Old Cubans?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz white rum, 6 oz simple syrup, 6 oz lime juice and ⅓ oz Angostura Bitters in a jug and chill it. Add 5 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Top each glass with prosecco as you serve, so it stays fizzy.