The Air Mail

Born in the golden age of aviation, the Air Mail combines rum, lime, honey, and Champagne into a twinkling mix of glamour and effervescence. In this episode, Leanne Favre of Brooklyn’s Dolores joins Cocktail College to explore the drink’s Cuban roots, its place between the French 75 and Old Cuban, and how to reimagine it today. Listen on (or read below) to discover Leanne's Air Mail recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!

Leanne Favre's Air Mail Recipe

- ¾ ounce honey syrup

- ¾ ounce fresh lime juice

- 1 ½ ounces Probitas rum

- 1 ½ ounces Champagne

- Garnish: lime twist

Directions

1. Add honey syrup, lime, and rum to a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Shake until chilled and strain into a chilled Highball glass with Kold Draft ice.

3. Top with Champagne.

4. Express a lime twist and lean on the rim to garnish.

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