The Zero-Proof Old Cuban - Garnishes and Dreams

The Zero-Proof Old Cuban

A true craft mocktail experience. Mint, lime, and aromatic bitters topped with non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! The traditional Old Cuban is a modern classic that bridges the gap between a Mojito and a French 75. This zero-proof version is so close to the real thing, you’ll forget it’s a mocktail. It uses non-alcoholic sparkling wine and Angostura bitters to provide that essential cocktail complexity and bite.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 4 Minutes

  • Servings: 1 Drink

  • Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice

  • 3/4 oz Simple syrup

  • 6-8 Fresh mint leaves

  • 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters (Note: bitters contain trace amounts of alcohol, omit if strictly 0.0%)

  • 3 oz Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine

  • Ice cubes

  • GND Green Lime Slices for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup.

  2. Add Bitters & Shake: Add the dashes of bitters. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

  3. Strain: Double strain (to remove mint flecks) into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. Top off: Top gently with the non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

  5. Garnish: Float a perfect dehydrated green lime slice on the surface.

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