Official spec
- Mint6 to 8 leaves
- Aged rum45 ml
- Lime juice22.5 ml
- Simple syrup30 ml
- Angostura bitters2 dashes
- Brut Champagne or proseccoto top60 ml
Method
Shake all ingredients except the sparkling wine with ice in a shaker and strain into an elegant, chilled cocktail glass. Top with the Champagne or prosecco.
Garnish
Mint sprigs.
History
It was created in 2001 by mixologist Audrey Saunders. The recipe starts from the structure of a mojito, with rum, lime, mint and sugar, but uses aged rum and bitters and is finished with sparkling wine. Today it is part of the official IBA list, in the New Era Drinks category.
Sources: official IBA spec and Wikipedia.
Flavor
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Pairs with
seafood · bar snacks and charcuterie · fried food · pizza
Acidity and bubbles clean the palate after rich, fatty dishes.