Minty Cuban Cooler

This Cuban cousin of the Mint Julep is a refreshing and invigorating cocktail that perfectly balances the sweetness of sugar syrup, the tangy kick of lime juice, and the aromatic freshness of mint. It's a classic cocktail that's perfect for cooling off on a hot day.

Minty Cuban Cooler

A refreshing and invigorating Cuban cocktail with a perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and aromatic freshness.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 14 mint leaves
  • 2 oz Gold rum (1-3 years old mellow light)
  • 0.50 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.33 oz rich sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0degBrix)
  • 0.50 oz club soda

Instructions

  1. Place mint leaves, rum, lime juice, and sugar syrup in a glass, and fill two-thirds of the glass with crushed ice.
  2. Stir with a bar spoon.
  3. Fill the glass with more crushed ice.
  4. Top with a splash of soda, briefly stir, and serve.