Old Cuban Recipe

Name: Old Cuban Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Aged Rum; 0.75 oz Frutiva Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Frutiva Mojito Mix; 2 dashes Angostura Bitters; 6 -8 Fresh Mint Leaves; 2.0 oz Champagne or Dry Prosecco; Ice; Fresh mint sprig

The Old Cuban is a highly profitable, signature-worthy cocktail that often bottlenecks speed of service due to heavy muddling and inconsistent fresh lime yields. By utilizing the performance-driven intensity of Frutiva Lime Juice and Mojito Mix, on-premise professionals can bypass these pain points entirely. This craft build delivers operational efficiency and unmatched recipe consistency, allowing staff to execute a complex, multi-step classic quickly. By anchoring the drink with a stable, flavor dense foundation, you reduce waste, elevate the guest experience, and truly Maximize Every Pour.

Cocktail Ingredients & Measurements

1.5 oz Aged Rum 8-year or similar

0.75 oz Frutiva Lime Juice

0.5 oz Frutiva Mojito Mix

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

6 -8 Fresh Mint Leaves

2.0 oz Champagne or Dry Prosecco chilled

Ice

Fresh mint sprig for garnish

How to Make This Cocktail

Step 1

Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.

Step 2

Place the fresh mint leaves into a shaker tin.

Step 3

Add the Aged Rum, Frutiva Lime Juice, Frutiva Mojito Mix, and Angostura bitters directly over the mint. The flavor dense botanical profile of the Frutiva Mojito Mix replaces standard simple syrup, instantly fortifying the mint profile without the need for aggressive, time-consuming muddling.

Step 4

Fill the shaker halfway with solid ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds to chill and properly bruise the mint.

Step 5

Double strain (using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer) into the chilled coupe glass to catch all mint shards and ice chips, ensuring a flawlessly silky texture.