Timeless Classic

El Presidente

Silky aged rum stirred with floral blanc vermouth, orange curaçao, and a ruby drop of pomegranate.

Rum Stirred Served up 3 min · 29% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed orange twist

Lightly Aged Gold Rum 45 ml
Blanc Vermouth 22.5 ml
Dry Orange Curacao 7.5 ml
Real Pomegranate Grenadine 2.5 ml

Preparation

Combine aged rum, blanc vermouth, orange curaçao, and pomegranate grenadine in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir smoothly for 30 seconds until crystalline and cold.
Strain into a chilled coupe and express a fresh orange twist over top.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Swap blanc vermouth and curaçao for crisp off-dry white wine, a teaspoon of honey or berry/pomegranate syrup, and fresh expressed orange zest.

Gold or White Rum 50 ml
Crisp White Wine 22.5 ml
Pomegranate Juice or Berry Syrup (or Honey) 7.5 ml

At-Home Steps

Stir rum, white wine, and syrup/honey over ice for 25 seconds.
Strain into a chilled coupe.
Squeeze a wide strip of fresh orange peel across the surface and drop it in.

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How do you make El Presidente at home with everyday ingredients?

Swap blanc vermouth and curaçao for crisp off-dry white wine, a teaspoon of honey or berry/pomegranate syrup, and fresh expressed orange zest. Ingredients: 50 ml Gold or White Rum, 22.5 ml Crisp White Wine, 7.5 ml Pomegranate Juice or Berry Syrup (or Honey). Steps: Stir rum, white wine, and syrup/honey over ice for 25 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe. Squeeze a wide strip of fresh orange peel across the surface and drop it in.

What is the full craft bar specification for El Presidente?

El Presidente (Rum, 29% ABV) is prepared stirred with served up and garnished with expressed orange twist. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Lightly Aged Gold Rum, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Blanc Vermouth, 7.5 ml (1/4 oz) Dry Orange Curacao, 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) Real Pomegranate Grenadine.