El Presidente
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El Presidente Recipe
Elegant and refined, the El Presidente is a Cuban classic from the golden age of cocktails. This timeless drink combines white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and Bartender’s Daughter Grenadine Syrup for a perfectly balanced sip that’s light, citrusy, and just sweet enough. Sophistication in a glass, it’s the ultimate choice for rum lovers seeking a touch of old-world glamour.
ServES 1
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz (45 ml) white rum
0.75 oz (22 ml) dry vermouth
0.5 oz (15 ml) orange curaçao
0.5 oz (15 ml) Bartender’s Daughter Grenadine Syrup
Orange twist for garnish
METHOD
1. stir
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir well until chilled.
2. Strain
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
3. Garnish
Express an orange twist over the top and drop it into the glass for a burst of citrus aroma.*
*How to express:
Cut the Twist: Use a paring knife or vegetable peeler to cut a thin strip of orange peel. Try to avoid including too much of the white pith, as it can be bitter.
Express the Oils: Hold the peel over the cocktail with the shiny side facing down. Gently squeeze or bend the peel to release its aromatic oils onto the drink’s surface.
Garnish (Optional): You can drop the twist into the cocktail for added citrus flavor, or run the peel’s outer side around the rim of the glass for an extra aromatic touch.
