Erbin Garcia ups the measure of Curaçao and rum for a more spirituous take on the Cuban classic.
Caña Rum Bar’s El Presidente
Erbin Garcia, Caña Rum Bar | Los Angeles

Ingredients
Serving: 1
- 2 ounces golden rum, preferably Ron Barcelo Imperial
- 1/2 ounce Curaçao
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 3 drops pomegranate syrup (see Editor's Note)
Garnish: orange peel
Directions
- Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with an orange peel.
Editor's Note
Pomegranate Syrup:
Boil pomegranate juice until lightly reduced by 20 percent. Blend the pomegranate reduction with equal parts raw sugar by volume until dissolved.