El Presidente Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to thoroughly chill.

2. 2

   Combine ingredients

   Add 2 oz white rum, 0.5 oz orange curaçao, 0.75 oz dry vermouth, 0.25 tsp grenadine, and 1 dash Angostura bitters into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice (about 1 cup).

3. 3

   Stir to dilute

   Stir the mixture briskly for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full turns) until well chilled and properly diluted. Stirring preserves clarity and texture for this spirit-forward cocktail.

4. 4

   Strain and serve

   Discard ice or water from the chilled coupe. Fine-strain the cocktail from the mixing glass into the chilled coupe or martini glass.

5. 5

   Garnish

   Express an orange twist over the drink to release oils, then drop the twist into the glass as garnish.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve immediately. Recommend accompanying with light tapas or salted nuts.