Old Cuban

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   Muddle the mint leaves with the rum, lime juice, Simple Syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker.

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   Add ice, cover, and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds.

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   (In general, the drink is ready when the shaker mists up.)

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   Pour the muddled liquid into a chilled champagne flute, holding back the ice, but letting some of the mint leaves fall into the glass.

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   Add enough Champagne to almost fill the glass to the top.

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   Garnish with a sprig of mint.

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   Drink.

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   1 cup sugar

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   1 cup water

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    Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan.

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    Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

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    (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.)

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    Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

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