El Presidente
The El Presidente is a spirit-forward cocktail made with White Rum, Dry Vermouth, Triple Sec and Grenadine. It is stirred and served in a cocktail glass, about 25% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 25% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlWhite Rum
- 22mlDry Vermouth
- 7.5mlTriple Sec
- 1 barspoonGrenadine
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the El Presidente
Named in honour of a Cuban president, usually said to be Mario García Menocal (1913–21), it was a favourite with Americans who crossed to Havana to drink during Prohibition.
Missing something?
- No White Rum? Use Gold Rum (A little richer)
- No White Rum? Use Cachaça (Grassier and funkier)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Bianco Vermouth (Sweeter)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Lillet Blanc (Fruitier and sweeter)
- No Triple Sec? Use Grand Marnier (Richer and cognac-based, with less bright orange)
- No Triple Sec? Use Blue Curaçao (Same flavour, but turns the drink blue)
- No Grenadine? Use Raspberry Syrup (Berry instead of pomegranate)
All swaps for White Rum, Dry Vermouth, Triple Sec and Grenadine
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