Non-Alc Old Cuban

Lyre's White Rum Alternative, Lime juice and Simple syrup form the base of Non-Alc Old Cuban. The drink is shaken and served in a coupe glass.

Non-Alc Old Cuban in a coupe, serve without ice, with Mint leaf, against a black background.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Lyre's White Rum Alternative (non-alcoholic alternative)
  • 15 ml Lime juice
  • 15 ml Simple syrup (1:1 by weight)
  • 8 leaf Mint leaves
  • 2 dash Non-alcoholic aromatic bitters
  • 30 ml Lyre's Classico (non-alcoholic alternative)
  • 1 piece Mint leaf

Prepare ahead

Each component makes the stated batch. Measure the finished component into each drink.

Simple syrup (1:1 by weight)

Active preparation: 5 minutes; total time: 25 minutes. Batch shown; final yield is not specified; measure 15 ml for one drink.

  • 100 g White sugar
  • 100 g Water
  1. Combine the weighed sugar and water in a clean saucepan. Warm gently and stir until the sugar dissolves; do not boil down.
  2. Cool fully, transfer to a clean covered container and refrigerate. Prepare a small fresh batch; discard if spoiled and follow ingredient storage guidance.

Ratio basis is by weight, an editorial specification where the source gives no basis. Recipe assembly time assumes this common syrup is ready.

Instructions

  1. Measure the mixing ingredients into a shaker. Keep garnishes, any glass rinse, sparkling toppings and side serves separate.
  2. Add ice and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  3. Fine-strain into the coupe glass.
  4. Add the measured Lyre's Classico (non-alcoholic alternative) gently after mixing.
  5. Finish with mint leaf.