The El Presidente was created in the early 1900s. This Cuban classic; a blend of rum with citrus flavors, along with the vermouth and grenadine, delivers the perfect level of sweetness. But the Rum is the star of this drink!
El Presidente
1-1/2 oz. Aged Rum*
1 oz. Bianco Vermouth
1/2 oz. Dry Curacao (Cointreau)
1 barspoon Real Grenadine
1 dash Peychaud's bitters
1 dash Orange bitters
El Presidente
Ingredients...
Method...
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir well. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
The El Presidente Cocktail
* I prefer El Dorado 12-yr Demerara Rum for this cocktail!
Notes...
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Remember, there is no single right way to make a cocktail. Feel free to experiment and adjust my recipes to your own taste and liking. The key is to have fun while doing it. Cheers!
Feedback...
Hi, I'm Scott Gardner, your mindful mixologist. While I am not a professional bartender, I have made well over two hundred different and unique cocktails, and invented over fifteen original drinks, including my famous European Vacation, Muzetta's Waltz, and The Cherry Bella, all of which can be found in my book, Lock it, Flip it, Kick it & Shake!
Besides shaking, stirring, and sipping, I also enjoy golfing, reading, and writing. My wife and I both love animals and we have recently gotten into birding, which is a fun and rewarding hobby. And our favorite birds... The Philadelphia Eagles, of course! Go Birds!
