
El Presidente
1 1/2 oz rum
3/4 oz dry vermouth
3/4 oz curacao
1/2 tsp grenadine
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir well, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Notes: This Prohibition era cocktail was a favorite of thirsty Americans in Havana; while the original would have employed Bacardi, getting your hands on some high quality white rum (I'm particularly fond of Barbancourt, though Curtis waxes lyrically about Prichard's Distillery, based in Tennessee) will elevate this cocktail tenfold. Try to steer clear of Rose's Grenadine, and pick something with real pomegranate flavor–I can't say enough good things about Small Hand Foods' product. Cheers!
I love that you always post drinks & the prettiest things on Friday! TGIF girl!
ReplyDeleteone of my fave drinks.
ReplyDeleteAnything with rum is A-OK to me!
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I tried the pumpkin drink from last week! It was good. I ended the weekend with Irish coffee. This weekend will be Woodchuck's winter cider.. I just picked some up last nite!
ReplyDeleteIs it bad that I"m craving one right now and it's only 9:00am? sigh Happy weekend darling!
ReplyDeleteAfter a really hard week, this is the only thing I need:-))) have a great weekend Lena!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely time for a cocktail tonight!
ReplyDeleteI could go for one of those right this minute. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYay Friday! How was that book?? If it inspired you to drink rum it's gotta be pretty good, right?
ReplyDeleteYummy that looks delicious! Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty yummy. Too bad I have to wait until I'm better to make this! Happy weekend, Lena!
ReplyDeletei once picked up Rose's Grenadine and it was so not good. wont make that mistake again.
ReplyDeletethis is quite a strong drink... yikes!!! love it!!! have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it is right up my alley, must try it out this weekend!
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i'm cuban and i've never heard of that one but if its cute pink color didn't draw me in the ingredients definitely did!
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What a stylish drink, love the muted pink :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday sweetie!
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I know this post isn't about it, but I actually really like the glass in the photo! Sounds yummy (:
ReplyDeletelove it! i think i would love this drink and the color is so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, this looks like a perfect Spring cocktail for moi!
ReplyDelete~ Clare x
I agree with Curtis on using Prichard's Crystal Rum in this recipe.
ReplyDeleteyou're like to get me so tipsy with these yummy cocktails! ;)
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ReplyDelete10:58am Wednesday seems like as good a time as any to make this happen. Thoughts?
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