El Presidente
by Make and Drink
Ingredients
1.5oz
0.5tsp
2dashes
5drops
Preparation
Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double strain and serve.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
A Cuban classic from the 1920s, El Presidente balances white rum's clean sweetness against the herbal complexity of blanc vermouth, with orange curaçao and a whisper of grenadine adding subtle depth. The split rum base introduces faint spice notes that elevate the drink beyond its smooth, approachable surface. Silky and aromatic, it drinks with an understated elegance that belies its straightforward construction.
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