HerCanberra’s Corona-Time cocktails: we’re going to Cuba

Posted on 20 May, 2020

Welcome to Corona-Time Cocktails—bringing the bar to your place each Friday evening!

It’s time for a change, guys. We need to spice things up—bring a little adventure into our lives. No, we’re not re-watching Tiger King—we’re going to make an adventurous cocktail instead…then maybe re-watch Tiger King.

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the heady streets of Havana with The Old Cuban. No—not a handsome stranger, but the name of a classic cocktail that packs a serious punch. Perfect for a Friday night!

Thanks to our mates at Jim Murphy, join us on our Instagram stories each Friday night for Corona-Time Cocktails—and if this sounds like fun to you—consider joining in! You can order your very own Old Cuban cocktail pack online now—and contactless Click + Collect it or have it delivered in time for Friday evening cocktails with us!

Then, tune in to our Instagram stories on Friday evening at 7 pm where we will then take you through the steps to create your own mighty fine alcoholic concoctions while we all cheers each other in the virtual realm. How much better could a Friday get, we ask you?

Here’s what we have in store for you

• Previous cocktail recipes: The Breakfast Martini, The Espresso Martini, The Mumm 75 and The Southside
• Friday 22 May: The Old Cuban
• Friday 29 May: The Toreador

The Old Cuban

Have you been to Cuba? Us neither—and, let’s be honest, we’re not going any time soon. But we have the next best thing!

A drink that will transport you to Havana’s colourful streets with a kick of rum, a dash of bitters and a splash of prosecco—or if you’re feeling really fancy, champagne.

So, throw Buena Vista Social Club on the stereo and grab your passport, cocktail enthusiasts and get ready to set sail.

Ingredients

• 60ml Havana Club Especial
• 15ml Sugar Syrup
• 30ml Lime Juice
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves, including some to garnish
• Dash of angostura bitters
• 60ml Champagne/Prosecco (just to give it a spritz!)
• Ice

Barware

You’ll need a cocktail shaker, strainer, and a coupe glass to serve.

Method

Tune into our Instagram stories this Friday evening (22 May) from 7 pm to learn how to make your Old Cuban.

Sound good to you? Want to join us?

Simply head to jimmurphy.com.au to order your cocktails pack and get ready to become your home’s coolest mixologist.

Make sure to get your order in by midday on Thursday in order to receive your packs via contactless delivery by Friday evening—or Click and Collect any time during business hours.

Please note: there are a limited amount of bundles available each week.

Then, tune in to our Instagram stories at 7 pm on Friday and make a cocktail with us!

Disclaimer: Please drink responsibly. For more information visit drinkwise.org.au