Jun 06 2026

El Presidente Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Bacardi 8 rum, blanc vermouth, cherry black juice and orange bitters.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixing Glass

    Start by chilling a mixing glass by filling it with ice and letting it sit while you prepare the other ingredients.

  2. 2

    Measure the Ingredients

    In a separate measuring jigger, pour 2 oz of Bacardi 8 rum, 1 oz of blanc vermouth, and 0.5 oz of cherry black juice.

  3. 3

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of orange bitters to the mixture in the jigger.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Empty the ice from the mixing glass and pour the measured ingredients into the mixing glass.

  5. 5

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients thoroughly.

  6. 6

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the cocktail mixture into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Prepare the Garnish

    Using a vegetable peeler or knife, cut a slice of orange peel, ensuring to capture some of the essential oils.

  2. 8

    Add Garnish to Cocktail

    Twist the orange peel over the cocktail to release the oils, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry on top for decoration.

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