El Presidente
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 Serving 1x
Description
The El Presidente cocktail is a dignified blend of white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and a dash of Grenadine. I find it smooth and subtly sweet with a hint of citrus.
A timeless choice born in the 1920s during a time of great creativity in cocktail culture, El Presidente is named in honour of the Cuban presidents of the era.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz or 60 ml White rum
- 1 oz or 30 ml Dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz or 7.5 oz Orange curaçao
- 1 dash Grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Orange twist (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Combine: Add white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and a dash of Grenadine, then stir until chilled.
- Pour: Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish: An orange twist.
- Optional: A pinch of salt
Notes
El Presidente cocktail’s popularity soared in the early 20th century, symbolising the luxurious and sophisticated lifestyle of pre-revolutionary Cuba.
- Prep Time: 2 Minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g