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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Cocktail Recipes » Airmail Cocktail

    Published: August 6, 2022 / Updated: August 15, 2022 by Alain Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Airmail Cocktail

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    Put your stamp on happy hour with this fun and fizzy Airmail Cocktail. It's the perfect drink for a backyard barbecue or a summer soiree.

    airmail cocktail with airmail envelope

    The vintage Airmail Cocktail was first delivered up in Havana, Cuba in the 1940s, shortly after airmail delivery services were taking off. Made with rum, lime juice, some honey simple syrup, and sparkling wine, it's the ideal combination of sweet, tart, and bubbly.

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    • 🌟 Why you'll love this airmail cocktail
    • 🍸 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • ❓ Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 What to serve with airmail cocktails?
    • 🫙Kitchen tools and equipment
    • More cocktail recipes
    • Airmail Cocktail

    🌟 Why you'll love this airmail cocktail

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    Why should you make this high-flying drink for your next get together? Here are just a few reasons:

    • They're so easy to mix -- coming together in just a few minutes.
    • All it takes is five common ingredients. No special, hard-to-find ingredients are required.
    • The champagne adds a pleasantly surprising fizz, perfectly refreshing for a warm spring or summer party.

    🍸 Ingredient notes

    airmail cocktail ingredients

    Just a handful of ingredients go into making this classy cocktail:

    Rum - Use your favorite white rum.

    Champagne - The airmail cocktail is traditionally made with Champagne. And we think this gives the drink the best flavor. However, you can substitute with a sparkling wine instead if that's what you have on hand.

    Simple Syrup - Use your own homemade Simple Syrup or pick some up at your local store. Then just add a dollop of honey for some extra body and flavor.

    Lime juice - The lime juice adds a nice, bright tartness to this cocktail.

    Lime wedge: Garnish with a lime wedge for the finishing touch.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Into a cocktail shaker, place several large ice cubes, along with the rum, honey simple syrup, and lime juice.

    Shake well.

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    adding rum to cocktail shaker

    Strain into a high ball glass (or champagne flute).

    Add a couple of ice cubes and top up with champagne.

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    adding champagne to airmail cocktail

    Garnish with a lime wedge and serve!

    ❓ Recipe FAQs

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    Can I use regular sparkling wine instead of champagne?

    Absolutely! While the Airmail cocktail traditionally calls for champagne, you can also use any sparkling wine that you love.

    What rum should I use?

    You'll want to use a white rum for this cocktail rather than a dark one in order to best complement the other flavors.

    Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

    Yes! You can mix up a pitcher of these cocktails a few hours before your party and keep them chilled in the refrigerator until your guests arrive. Just be sure to give the mixture a good stir before serving.

    🍽 What to serve with airmail cocktails?

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    The Airmail cocktail is great to serve along with appetizers at a party. Try it with some tasty, cheesy Gougere Bites or decadent Crab Puffs with Mushrooms. This drink would also pair well with Meatballs and Romesco Sauce.

    🫙Kitchen tools and equipment

    cold metal cocktail shaker

    You just need a couple of tools to serve up the perfect Airmail cocktail.

    Cocktail shaker - A solid cocktail shaker is a must here. You'll be mixing all the ingredients together with several large ice cubes in order to get your drink ice cold.

    Tall glasses - This grand, sparkling cocktail deserves a big glass. We recommend serving it in either a highball glass or champagne flute.

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    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

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    Airmail Cocktail

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This vintage rum and champagne cocktail is a fun, fizzy drink to serve at your next party or swanky soiree!
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 194kcal
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    Ingredients

    • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
    • 1.5 oz white rum
    • ¾ oz simple syrup
    • 2 oz Champagne or other sparkling wine
    • 1 lime wedge

    Instructions

    • Into a cocktail shaker, add several large ice cubes, along with the rum, honey simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake well.
    • Strain into a high ball glass. Add ice and top up with champagne.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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