El Presidente Menocal Special
| 7 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 2 fl oz | Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column) |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| 1⁄6 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Method
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprig & Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 18.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created by Constantino (Constante) Ribalaigua Vert at El Floridita in Havana, Cuba. This recipe is adapted from a 1937 Bar Florida (later renamed Floridita) menu. The name refers to Mario García Menocal, who was president of Cuba from 1912 to 1920.
Review
What hot Cuban summers are made for.
Variations/similar cocktails
El Presidente (Sloppy Joes); El Presidente (with rhum agricole); El Presidente (sans grenadine
Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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