Description
This El Presidente cocktail is a smooth, elegant Cuban classic made with white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and grenadine. Its coral-pink hue and crisp, balanced flavor make it a refined choice for sipping. Stirred and served chilled, it’s perfect for summer nights or vintage-themed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 3/4 ounce dry vermouth
- 1/4 ounce orange curaçao
- 2 dashes grenadine
- Ice (for mixing)
Instructions
- Add white rum, vermouth, orange curaçao, and grenadine to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently for about 20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist (optional).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use quality grenadine made from real pomegranate for better flavor.
- Substitute blanc vermouth if you prefer a slightly sweeter profile.
- Do not use spiced or aged rum, as it distorts the cocktail’s balance.
- Chill your glass before serving to maintain flavor clarity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg