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Air Mail cocktail - rum-based served in Champagne flute
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Air Mail

Air Mail is a mid-20th-century classic believed to have emerged during the golden age of airmail travel, pairing aged rum with honey, lime, and sparkling Champagne.

Quick Facts

Prep Time

5 min

Difficulty

easy

Glassware

champagne-flute

Ice

Cubed

Technique

Shake

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Aged Rum
  • 0.5 oz Fresh lime
  • 0.5 oz Honey syrup
  • 1.5 oz Champagne

Instructions

1

Add rum, lime juice, and honey syrup to a shaker.

2

Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.

3

Strain into a champagne flute.

4

Float the champagne on top.

About This Cocktail

Air Mail is a mid-20th-century classic believed to have emerged during the golden age of airmail travel, pairing aged rum with honey, lime, and sparkling Champagne. Effervescent, bright, and lightly sweet, it strikes a perfect balance between tropical depth and celebratory fizz. Ideal for festive occasions, brunch gatherings, or anytime you want a cocktail that feels both elegant and adventurous.

Air Mail cocktail - rum-based served in Champagne flute

Flavor Profile

effervescenttropicalsweetcitrusy

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