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Stirred · 1 serving

El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole)

A grassy rhum-agricole variation of the Cuban classic with lightly aged rum, bianco vermouth, dry curaçao, and grenadine.

Short answer

El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole) is a stirred cocktail made with light gold column rum (1–3 years), rhum agricole blanc, blanc vermouth, dry curaçao, grenadine, lime, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole) ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Light Gold Column Rum (1–3 Years)Source specifies this bottle: Havana Club Original Añejo 3 Años30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Rhum agricole blancSource specifies this bottle: Rhum Clément Blanc 40%15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Blanc VermouthSource specifies this bottle: Strucchi Bianco Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Dry curaçaoSource specifies this bottle: Ferrand Dry Curaçao liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
GrenadineSource specifies this bottle: MONIN Grenadine Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Water and ice (optional)7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Lime1 piece———
Mint1 leaf———

Garnish: Exactly one tiny fresh mint leaf floated at the center; lime oils expressed and discarded

Method

How to make El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe, cut one small lime-zest twist for expressing only, and select exactly one tiny fresh mint leaf.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml lightly aged rum, 15 ml unaged rhum agricole, 22.5 ml bianco vermouth, 7.5 ml dry curaçao, 5 ml grenadine, and 7.5 ml chilled water into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the pale rose-gold mixture is very cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express the lime oils over the surface, and discard the zest.

  6. 06

    Float the single tiny mint leaf at the center and serve without lime peel or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole) taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole) questions

What is in a El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole)?

Kokto’s build uses light gold column rum (1–3 years), rhum agricole blanc, blanc vermouth, dry curaçao, grenadine, lime, and mint, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole) take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole) prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a El Presidente (with Rhum Agricole) alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B169https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2155/el-presidente-with-rhum-agricole · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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