Old Cuban Highball

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Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)

Ingredients:
7 fresh Mint leaves
1 1⁄3 oz Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years
2⁄3 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
2 2⁄3 oz Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Mint sprig bouquet

How to make:

SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with sparkling wine.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

A tasty bite-sized alternative to a Mojito.

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History:

Adapted from a 2017 recipe discovered at Boilerman Bar, Hamburg, Germany.

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Ryan Harrold’s Avatar Ryan Harrold
21st August 2024 at 11:27
For the rum I used Appleton Estate 8 Year old Reserve and for the Prosecco I used Belvino, which paired with other the ingredients ended up tasting lovely, which would make a great summer Christmas drink here in Australia
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
30th October 2021 at 20:08
Very refreshing. Great with a spicy lunch.
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billy mitchell’s Avatar billy mitchell
24th May 2020 at 14:04
nice combinatio fizzy and rum.
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