Garnish:
Mint sprigs bouquet
How to make:
ADD first 4 ingredients to glass and two-thirds fill with crushed ice. CHURN (stir) with bar spoon and then FILL glass with more crushed ice. TOP with splash of soda, briefly stir and serve.
14 fresh | Mint leaves |
2 fl oz | Gold rum (1-3 years old mellow light) |
1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/3 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
1/2 fl oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
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Review:
When well made, this Cuban cousin of the Mint Julep is one of the world's greatest and most refreshing cocktails.
Variant:
Add one or two dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters, or Daiquiri Bitters.
History:
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 20.34% alc./vol. (40.68° proof)
- 20.3 grams of pure alcohol
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