El Presidente

A polished Cuban rum classic with blanc vermouth, orange liqueur, and a tiny touch of grenadine.

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A sleek, clear reddish-amber El Presidente rum cocktail served up in a chilled coupe glass, garnished with a bright red brandied cherry and an orange twist.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz White rum
  • 3/4 oz Blanc vermouth Use blanc/bianco vermouth, not dry vermouth.
  • 1/2 oz Orange curaçao or triple sec
  • 1 bar spoon Grenadine

How to make it

  1. Add rum, blanc vermouth, orange liqueur, and grenadine to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist if available.

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