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El Presidente recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice25% ABV170 kcal
The El Presidente is a stirred rum cocktail from Cuba, made with white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
El Presidente ingredients
| White rum | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Dry vermouth | 22.5 ml (¾ oz) |
| Orange curaçao | 7.5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Grenadine | 1 barspoon |
How to make an El Presidente
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Orange peel
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El Presidente: quick answers
- How strong is a El Presidente?
- About 25% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 20 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a El Presidente?
- About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a El Presidente served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a El Presidente have?
- 4 in total: white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao and grenadine. Simple enough to make at home.
