El Presidente (cocktail)

El Presidente
Type Cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume
Served Straight up; without ice
Standard garnish

twist of orange peel

Standard drinkware
Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients
Preparation stir well with ice, then strain into glass. Garnish and serve.

The El Presidente is a mix of rum, curaçao, vermouth, and grenadine.

History

The El Presidente earned its acclaim in Havana, Cuba during the 1920s through the 1940s during the American Prohibition. The cocktail was named in honor of President Gerardo Machado and quickly became the preferred drink of the Cuban upper class.

Sources

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