El Presidente Recipe

Inspired by Kismet

Time12m

Serves1

Make El Presidente Recipe in just 12m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail; discard ice water before straining.
2
Build and mix
Add 2 oz añejo rum, 3 tsp dry/white vermouth, 1 tsp orange curaçao, 1 tsp grenadine, and 1 dash Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) until nearly full.
3
Shake or stir
Traditionally the El Presidente is stirred, but shaking lightly will chill and slightly dilute faster. Stir the mixture briskly for 20–25 seconds (or shake for 8–10 seconds) until well chilled and slightly diluted.
4
Strain
Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne or fine-mesh strainer to remove small ice shards.
5
Garnish and serve
Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink then drop it in for garnish, or garnish with a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.