El Presidente
CLASSIC · AGED CUBAN RUM

El Presidente

A golden-era Havana classic, El Presidente pairs aged Cuban rum with a duo of vermouths and a whisper of curaçao and grenadine for a cocktail that feels both refined and effortlessly tropical.

Ingredients
Bianco Vermouth15 ml
Saline Solution
Orange Zest Twist
Glassware
Coupe
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Almond · Caramel · Honey · Orange · Orange blossom · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare an orange zest twist and set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine aged Cuban rum, dry vermouth, bianco vermouth, dry curaçao, grenadine, and saline solution in a mixing glass.

  4. 4

    Add plenty of ice and stir for approximately 30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 5

    Discard the ice water from the coupe glass.

  6. 6

    Fine-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe.

  7. 7

    Express the orange zest twist over the surface of the drink to release its oils, then place it on the rim or drape it over the glass as garnish.

From the Bartender

The combination of both dry and bianco vermouth is the key to this recipe's balance - dry vermouth provides crispness while bianco adds a floral, lightly sweet mid-palate that bridges the rum and curaçao without tipping the drink sweet. Use a high-quality dry curaçao such as Pierre Ferrand for best results.

Rating
Be the first to log this drink.
Open the app → tap the cocktail → log a sip.
Try next

Cocktails like this one

Coronation Cocktail
Fino Sherry

Coronation Cocktail

Bone-dry and spirit-forward with nutty, oxidative notes from the fino sherry, a delicate floral-almond sweetness from maraschino, and a bright citrus-tinged finish from the orange bitters. Complex, savoury, and refreshingly light on the palate.

Metropole
Cognac

Metropole

Silky and spirit-forward, with the dried fruit warmth of cognac threaded through crisp, bone-dry vermouth. Peychaud's lends an anise-rose florality while orange bitters add a bright citrus lift, all anchored by the barest whisper of sweetness.

Tuxedo
Old Tom Gin

Tuxedo

Spirit-forward and silky-dry, with the botanical sweetness of Old Tom Gin weaving through crisp vermouth, a whisper of anise from absinthe, and a delicate cherry-almond sweetness from maraschino. Bright citrus aromatics from the orange bitters and lemon zest tie the whole experience together with sophistication.

Quarter Deck Cocktail
Light rum

Quarter Deck Cocktail

Nutty, oxidized sherry mingles with clean white rum and a sharp squeeze of fresh lime, delivering a dry, spirit-forward cocktail with subtle tropical brightness and a crisp, slightly tannic finish.

Make this from your shelf

Scan your bottles, learn what you can pour right now.

My Bar Shelf reads your shelf and shows you every cocktail you can make from what you already own, including El Presidente.