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El Presidente
Micah Anderson, Rum Club | Portland, Oregon
Typically made with rum, the El Presidente is a close cousin to the classic Martini that's said to have originated in Cuba. The cocktail skews rich and full-bodied, but subbing vodka for the rum results in a lighter, more delicate drink.
2 ounces Grey Goose vodka
¾ ounce dry vermouth
½ ounce orange Curaçao
1 barspoon Grenadine (See Editors' Note)
Garnish: expressed orange peel
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass, express orange peel over the drink and discard.
Editors’ Note
Grenadine
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
peel of half an orange
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved, and set aside to cool. Strain into a bottle and refrigerate for up to one week.
