The El Presidente is a classic cocktail that was created in Havana, Cuba in the early 1900s. It was named for Mario García Menocal, Cuba’s president from 1913 to 1921, and it’s traditionally made with white rum, dry vermouth, citrus, and grenadine. The recipe became especially popular among Americans during Prohibition when they traveled to Cuba to enjoy mixed drinks while they were outlawed in the United States.
Add rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and grenadine to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with orange peel.