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Vera Lycaon’s Avatar Vera Lycaon
15th July 2023 at 09:52
Made this with Abuelo 7 Años and a decent but not too pricy prosecco. Decidedly in the general area of a mojito or Queen's Park swizzle flavor profile-wise, but a completely different drinking experience served short. Lovely!
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
7th July 2023 at 01:30
Perfect. Just a hint of mint which is not overwhelming. The rum and lime adds a great tropical flavour. Went wonderfully with a spicy orange peel beef stir fry.
Michael Pulcinella’s Avatar Michael Pulcinella
25th September 2022 at 15:46
I call this a "sparkling mojito". I like it better than a traditional mojito.

Be sure to double strain to keep the mint pieces out.
Nathalie O'Flynn’s Avatar Nathalie O'Flynn
18th June 2022 at 09:08
I would like your opinion Simon on this idea, what about if I made this as a Punch , respecting the proportions ? Am having a small party and made several punches before but they required lots of ingredients and more work. I was thinking of making this in a punch bowl, add the champagne just at serving time and add big ice balls to slow down the dilution. Would this work ? I havve a nice punch bowl with nice little tea cup style serving glasses.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
18th June 2022 at 16:29
Worth trying, Nathalie. Perhaps test with a mini version first. Hitting the right dilution will be key. I use a huge loaf of ice I make in a silicon bread mould for punches.
Nathalie O'Flynn’s Avatar Nathalie O'Flynn
29th May 2022 at 19:28
Oh my. Never came across this one on here and why not I ask myself, well many thousands of cocktails…. I discovered this one at the Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo a week ago (wedding anniversary) and I was blown away ( well not literally I didn’t fall off my chair lol). I made this since at home and again it was fabulous even if I say so myself.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
30th May 2022 at 06:25
The old Cuban is one of our Hall of Fame Cocktails - my attempt to flag the better and most popular cocktails to help them stand out from the 1000s of others. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
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13th March 2021 at 17:16
I’ve made this twice, and I’ve found that really the champagne matters more than anything, it goes from almost tart to a true summer drink
Kristof Jacobs’ Avatar Kristof Jacobs
29th September 2020 at 18:25
Waw I made it with prosecco and this was a treat :-)
I made it soon after again with another prosecco but it didn't blow me off my socks. Although the prosecco wasn't cheap, the taste wasn't great at all and spoiled the cocktail.

Does anyone have any suggestions for sparkling wines? Even better if the brand has small bottles because I'm not a professional :-)
Annabelle Egginton ’s Avatar Annabelle Egginton
5th October 2024 at 11:40
Yes, you’re right on this so use a decent Cremant from either Alsace, Bourgogne or Loire. Or a Blanquette de Limoux; all using the méthode traditionnelle but can’t be called champagne because of the AOP. I can only comment on French regional ones because I know them best.
If not any other good quality sparkling white wine would not ruin you’re cocktail.
7th May 2022 at 10:54
I use Freixenet cava, it comes in 200ml bottles. I always have those in the fridge for making single serve cocktails at home. If I am making more cocktails then I use a half bottle of Waitrose blanc de blanc champagne. I have found both of those to make delicious cocktails.