El Presidente Cocktail
This Cuban classic blends white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and grenadine for a balanced, crisp, and elegant vintage cocktail with a hint of citrus and cherry.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Mixing glass
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Peeler
- Chilled coupe glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum or aged rum
- 1 oz dry vermouth or blanc vermouth
- 0.25 oz orange curaçao or triple sec
- 0.25 oz grenadine real pomegranate-based preferred
- orange peel for garnish
- maraschino cherry optional
Instructions
- Chill a coupe glass in the freezer.
- Add rum, vermouth, orange curaçao, and grenadine to a shaker or mixing glass with ice.
- Stir or shake for about 20 seconds until very cold.
- Strain into the chilled coupe glass.
- Express orange peel over the top and drop it in. Add a maraschino cherry if desired.
Notes
Use aged rum for more depth. Blanc vermouth gives a softer profile. Adjust grenadine for sweetness. Always serve in a well-chilled coupe glass for a crisp finish.