Ingredients
- 45 ml White rum
- 22.5 ml Dry vermouth e.g. Noilly Prat, Dolin Dry
- 7.5 ml Orange curaçao
- 5 ml Grenadine
- Garnish Orange peel
Preparation
Origin Story
El Presidente is a classic cocktail that originated in Cuba during the early 20th century, likely named after the country's president at the time. It embodies the spirit of Cuban cocktail culture, blending rum with vermouth and citrus.
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Seen in
- The Godfather Part II 1974
The Cuban classic fits the Havana scenes where Michael Corleone meets with the president.