Old Cuban Cocktail: The Recipe Behind the 1920s Classic

Join mixologist Ole as he expertly crafts the Old Cuban, a renowned classic cocktail, at TUI BLUE Hotel Sylt in Germany. Originally created by the legendary Audrey Saunders, this cocktail merges the lavish essence of the Roaring Twenties with contemporary mixology. Watch as Ole brings this luxurious drink to life, offering you a taste of a Great Gatsby era with every sip, no matter where you find yourself. Video Content: 00:00 - Introduction and greeting from Ole 00:45 - Background on the Old Cuban and its creator, Audrey Saunders 01:23 - Preparation of the Old Cuban cocktail 04:09 - Presentation of the finished drink and tasting notes #oldcuban #cocktail #classiccocktails #champagnecocktail #tuiblue Ingredients: Fresh Mint 50ml Aged Rum (Bacardi 8) 20ml Fresh Lime Juice 10ml Simple Syrup Champagne (Roederer recommended) Preparation: Muddle the fresh mint gently in the shaker. Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously to mix and release the mint flavors. Double strain into a coupette. Top with champagne. Garnish with a mint twig fixed to the coupette with a gold clothes pin for that 1920s elegance. Serving: Serve in a chilled coupette and enjoy the sophisticated blend of rum and champagne with a hint of mint. In this video, Ole not only demonstrates how to mix this iconic cocktail but also shares insights into its rich history and the innovation brought by Audrey Saunders. Cheers to enjoying life with a classic drink in hand, especially when it's an Old Cuban at your TUI BLUE hotel. Thank you for watching, and see you soon for more cocktail adventures! ▬ More Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► All Videos:    / tuiblue   ► All Cocktail Class Videos:    • TUI BLUE Cocktail Class   ► Subscribe to TUIBLUE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TUIBLUE?sub... ▬ Social Media & Blog ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Instagram -   / tui_blue   ► Facebook:   / tuiblue.hotels   ► TikTok -   / tui.blue   ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/tui_blue/ ► Blog: https://blog.tui-blue.com/ ▬ About TUI BLUE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ TUI BLUE offers premium hotels with style in first-class locations with regionally influenced irresistible cuisine, modern technology features, a professional sport programme and BLUE Guides as the experts for individual local experiences. For adults, for families, for everyone - TUI BLUE hotels will make your holiday unforgettable. Book your TUI BLUE holidays now ► https://www.tui-blue.com/en/en