Ep. 62: Old Cuban - slappa da mint

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 The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast  Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules  Website: joinjules.com Brad  IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices