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Old Jamaican

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Willy Shine
Willy Shine
Willy Shine is a former bartender and bar manager who currently serves as the brand meister for Jägermeister. He is a member of the Liquor.com advisory board.
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Published 02/21/12
Old Jamaican cocktail

Liquor.com / Tim Nusog

Respect your elders.

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Ingredients

  • 1 sprig fresh mint

  • 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

  • 1 1/2 ounces Appleton Estate Reserve rum

  • 3/4 ounce pure cane simple syrup

  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

  • Champagne, to top

  • Garnish: 1 sprig mint

Steps

  1. In a shaker, gently muddle the mint and lime juice.

  2. Add the rum, simple syrup and bitters, fill with ice, and shake until well-chilled.

  3. Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.

  4. Top with Champagne and garnish with a mint sprig.