Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for March 2025: Mardi Gras Old Cuban

Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for March: Mardi Gras Old Cuban

Capstone Vineyards Sparkling Chardonnay
Wildcat Brothers Distilling Noire Rum

Recipe:

• 6 whole mint leaves
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 ounces aged rum
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 ounces sparkling wine, chilled
• Garnish: mint sprig

1. Muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup and lime juice in a shaker.
2. Add the rum and bitters and ice and shake until well-chilled.
3. Double-strain into a coupe glass.
4. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a mint sprig.
   
   

Capstone Vineyards is a family-owned winery located on the slopes of Blue Mountain in Linden, Virginia. The vineyard produces some of the best fruit in Virginia, resulting in handcrafted wines that are expressive of the land and the people behind them. Visitors can enjoy a unique wine-tasting experience surrounded by breathtaking views and a warm, intimate atmosphere. The 2021 method champenoise sparkling wine is dry, crisp, refreshing.

Wildcat Brothers Distilling is located in Lafayette, Louisiana and uses local sugarcane to produce smooth and unique French-style rums. According to the distillery, "Bourbon enthusiasts will appreciate the full-bodied flavor that our maturation journey produces."