Maid in Cuba cocktail in a coupe glass

Maid in Cuba

Herbal
Citrusy
Fruity

A refreshing and aromatic cocktail merging the freshness of mint and cucumber with the rich nuances of absinthe and light rum, topped with a splash of soda for a delightful effervescence.

Time to make
5 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Strength
Medium

Ingredients

1 serving
  • Cucumber2.00 oz
  • Lime Juice0.75 oz
  • Mint leaves7.00 oz
  • Rich Simple (2:1) syrup0.50 oz
  • Light rum2.00 oz
  • Absinthe0.25 oz
  • Soda Water

Equipement

Serving details

  • GlasswareCoupe
  • GarnishSlice of cucumber
  • IceNoIce
  • TemperatureChilled

How to make it

  • Pour absinthe into an ice-filled glass, top with water, and leave to stand.
  • Separately shake other ingredients with ice (do not muddle cucumber).
  • Discard the contents of the glass (absinthe, water, and ice) and strain the contents of the shaker into the absinthe-coated glass.
  • Top with a splash of soda.

Other details

  • CaloriesBetween_100_and_150
  • Alcohol volume12.5%
  • Not suitable forVeganGluten_FreeDairy_FreeNut_Free

Reviews

4.5
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