El Presidente Cocktail Recipe
A classic Cuban cocktail from the early 1900s, named after a Cuban president. It is a sophisticated, stirred rum drink akin to a Manhattan, featuring rum, vermouth, orange curaçao or triple sec, and a touch of grenadine for subtle color and sweetness. It has no citrus juice and emphasizes balance between spirit, botanicals, and fruit notes.
Make This
- Base
- Rum
- Glass
- Coupe or cocktail glass
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 4 minutes
- Strength
- Medium
- Flavor
- Aromatic
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz White Rum
- 3/4 oz Blanc Vermouth
- 1/4 oz Orange Curaçao
- 2 dashes to 1 barspoon Grenadine
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.