Airmail
A celebratory glass airmailed out of Prohibition-era Havana: aged rum's caramel, lime's acidity and honey's roundness lifted all the way by champagne bubbles - crisp, festive, and the most stylish opener of 1940s Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Airmail?
A Airmail is made by shaken method in 4 step(s). 1) Add the aged rum, fresh lime juice and honey syrup to a shaker, fill with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds until the tin frosts. 2) Double strain into a chilled champagne flute. 3) Slowly pour in chilled champagne along the glass wall, letting the bubbles lift the drink. 4) Express a lime peel over the rim and hang it on the edge to serve. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Airmail?
A Airmail needs 5 ingredient(s): Aged Rum 45ml, Fresh Lime Juice 15ml, Honey Syrup 15ml, Champagne 90ml, Lime Twist 1 strip.
What does a Airmail taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Citrus Fresh, Crisp, Sweet, Tropical. Strength: <18% ABV.
What glass is a Airmail served in?
A Airmail is typically served in a champagne flute, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- Aged Rum45ml
- Fresh Lime Juice15ml
- Honey Syrup15ml
- Champagne90ml
- Lime Twist1 strip
Steps
- Add the aged rum, fresh lime juice and honey syrup to a shaker, fill with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds until the tin frosts.
- Double strain into a chilled champagne flute.
- Slowly pour in chilled champagne along the glass wall, letting the bubbles lift the drink.
- Express a lime peel over the rim and hang it on the edge to serve.
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