El Presidente
The recipe for an El Presidente. An elegant and historic cocktail made from Cuban rum, dry vermouth, curaçao, and grenadine.
Strengthstrong
GlassCoupe
BaseRum
GarnishOrange peel
Prep Time5 mins
CuisineCuban
Description
The El Presidente is a classic Cuban cocktail that originated in Havana in the early 1900s and is considered "Cuba's answer to the Martini." It was created in honor of the then-president Gerardo Machado and was a popular drink among American tourists during Prohibition. The drink is an elegant, stirred mixture of light rum, dry vermouth, and a hint of orange and pomegranate. It is drier and more sophisticated than many other rum cocktails.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
- Stir until the glass is well-frosted on the outside (about 30 seconds).
- Strain the contents through a bar strainer into the chilled glass.
- Express an orange peel over the drink and add it as a garnish.
