Spiced Rum and Ginger Old Cuban
A vibrant and sparkling rum cocktail blending aged rum with fresh lime, aromatic bitters, and ginger beer. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together aged rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz aged rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 1 for garnish mint sprig
- 1 for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 1.5 oz aged rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz of chilled ginger beer.
- Step 5: Stir gently once to integrate the ginger beer.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel placed on the rim to enhance aroma and presentation.






