Today I’m going to show you how I make El Presidente! This is definitely a good rum drink to know. It’s been called Cuba’s answer to the Manhattan, and was created in honor of Cuban president, Mario Garcia Menocal. The drink’s popularity outlived Menocal’s reign, so when President Gerardo Machado took office, he wanted it claimed in his honor. With the small addition of curaçao, El Presidente was altered to honor Machado and became the drink we know today. Regardless of the namesake, this is a wonderful rum sipper you should claim for yourself. Cheers!

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TIME STAMPS
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The History: 0:37
The Booze: 2:09
The Recipe: 3:53
Sips: 5:54

EL PRESIDENTE RECIPE
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Probitas White Rum
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambéry
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
Barspoon (3-4 ml) Grenadine
Orange zest and cocktail cherry for garnish

THE TOOLS
My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My favorite mixing glass: https://amzn.to/3qoVgai
Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg
Julep strainer: https://amzn.to/3mymEyA
Y Peeler: https://amzn.to/36tNxOo
Serrated utility knife: https://amzn.to/3qg8nsB
Rubber Bar Mat (6″x12″): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER

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