Make this under-the-radar drink for your holiday soiree
Despite its important-sounding name, the El Presidente cocktail runs fairly under the radar.
Parlor bartenders think it’s high time this simple rum cocktail with a Cuban flare gets its time in the spotlight.
The drink includes a couple special ingredients: be sure to use real grenadine (many are made with dyed corn syrup.) Stirrings is an easy brand to find. Blanc vermouth has a more delicate flavor than dry vermouth and a more subtle sweetness than the classic sweet vermouth.
The cocktail is perfect for chilly weather, and with its lower alcohol content, it is perfect for the holiday season, too.
Cheers!
El Presidente
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Light Rum
- ½ oz Dry Curacao
- ½ oz Blanc Vermouth
- A dash of grenadine
- Orange twist garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Shake rum, dry curacao, blanc vermouth and grenadine with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
