By switching up traditional rum for bourbon, Chef Lamas gives the Cuban cocktail a certain spiciness. If your rocks glasses are fragile, muddle the mint and sugar in a mortar or other more-sturdy vessel, then transfer it to the glass.
Ingredients
4 large fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 Tbs. granulated sugar
1-1/2 oz. bourbon
Soda water
Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
In a rocks glass, muddle the mint, lime juice, and sugar.
Fill the glass with ice and add the bourbon. Top off with the soda water. Stir to combine and garnish with mint and the lime wedge.