The Old Cuban is a modern classic created by Audrey Saunders at New York's Pegu Club in the early 2000s, essentially a mojito dressed up for a night out. The drink balances the grassy depth of aged rum against bright lime and fresh mint, with Angostura adding a subtle spiced backbone. A champagne float lifts the entire composition, lending effervescence and dry elegance to what might otherwise be a casual refresher.