Ingredients
- 45 ml White rum
- 22.5 ml Dry vermouth e.g. Noilly Prat, Dolin Dry
- 7.5 ml Orange curaçao
- 5 ml Grenadine
- Garnish Orange peel
Preparation
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Garnish with orange peel. Use a peeler or knife to cut a wide strip, avoiding the white pith. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.
Origin Story
El Presidente is a classic cocktail that originated in Cuba during the early 20th century, likely named after the country's president at the time. It embodies the spirit of Cuban cocktail culture, blending rum with vermouth and citrus.
Similar cocktails
Seen in
- The Godfather Part II 1974
The Cuban classic fits the Havana scenes where Michael Corleone meets with the president.