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El Presidente Cocktail Recipe

This El Presidente cocktail recipe combines aged rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and grenadine for a richly flavored, aromatic Cuban rum cocktail.
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An el presidente cocktail with an orange twist in a cocktail glass on a white table casting a long shadow.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

Equipment

  • Cocktail glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz golden rum
  • 1 oz blanc vermouth
  • 1 oz grand marnier
  • 1/4 oz grenadine
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass.
  • Add ice and stir until well-chilled.
  • Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.
  • Squeeze the orange peel into the drink and run the peel around the edge before placing it into the cocktail as garnish.

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Notes

  • If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, use dry vermouth instead of blanc vermouth.
  • If you want a sweeter cocktail, add a splash of simple syrup.
  • For a zesty twist, add a splash of lime juice.
Servings: 1
Calories: 260kcal