El Presidente
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Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Add ice to cocktail shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
The El Presidente transforms the classic rum sour into an elegant sunset-hued cocktail that's equally at home in a high-end bar or your living room.
This sophisticated variation balances the clean character of Plantation 3 Stars white rum with the herbal complexity of dry vermouth, while orange notes from the Triple Sec brighten the mix. The grenadine provides just enough pomegranate sweetness to round out the drink without making it cloying, creating a perfect balance between tart, sweet, and spirituous. It's remarkably approachable to make at home, requiring only basic bartending skills—if you can shake a cocktail, you can master this drink in minutes. The El Presidente shines as an aperitif during warm summer evenings or as a refreshing counterpoint to rich foods year-round. Try pairing it with seafood dishes like grilled shrimp or ceviche, where its bright acidity cuts through rich flavors, or serve it alongside tapas-style small plates for a sophisticated happy hour spread.
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