The El Presidente was created during the American Prohibition at the Jockey Club in Havana, Cuba by American bartender Eddie Woelke who named it after then Cuban President Gerardo Machado. There's a great article on it by Wayne Curtis with more details here.
I think it is a perfect cocktail for an election of President's Day, but with one slight change ...
The
LA PRESIDENTA
Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 Oz. White Rum
1 Oz. Cinzano Bianco
1 Tsp. Grand Marnier
1/2 Tsp. Homemade Grenadine
Ice
Garnish: Homemade Maraschino Cherry, Orange Twist
Tools: Barspoon, Mixing Glass, Strainer
Glass: Cocktail
DIRECTIONS
Stir ingredients with ice in the mixing glass until chilled, strain into your chilled cocktail glass, garnish and serve.
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Updated 2-2021
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