El Presidente

This rum-and-aperitif cocktail uses only small accents of orange liqueur and grenadine. Stirring instead of shaking gives a clear presentation, with an orange twist adding aroma above the lightly tinted mixture.

Light amber-red El Presidente in a small coupe with an orange twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Aged rum
  • 15 ml Lillet Blanc
  • 5 ml Orange curaçao liqueur
  • 5 ml Grenadine syrup, non-alcoholic
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the aged rum, lillet blanc, orange curaçao liqueur and grenadine syrup, non-alcoholic to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with an orange twist and serve promptly.