CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1920–1933
El Presidente
White rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao and a touch of grenadine: the Havana aperitif named for Cuba’s president.
1920sHistorical classicResearched
The El Presidente is a Havana cocktail from the 1920s, usually credited to Eddie Woelke at the Jockey Club. White rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao and grenadine make a dry, elegant aperitif. It was named for Cuban president Mario García Menocal and became a favourite of the international set in Havana.
THE RECIPEDry, orange-scented and softly sweet
Ingredients
- White rum60 ml
- Dry vermouth20 ml
- Orange curaçao10 ml
- Grenadine5 ml
- Orange peelto garnish
Method
Stir the rum, vermouth, curaçao and grenadine with ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with an orange peel.
Coupe · no ice · orange peel