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Mr President

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (72)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/4 fl oz Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
3/4 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/2 fl oz Italian red bitter liqueur

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Mr President contains 148 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 23.46% alc./vol. (46.93° proof)
  • 17.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Adapted from a drink created in 2010 by Andy Pearson in London, England, for Barack Obama.

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Review

A combination of the El-Presidente and Negroni. A cocktail on the bitter side of bittersweet which is perhaps best served on-the-rocks.

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Comments & Discussion

Louise Allen
I used a Havana 3yo but.might try with a darker rum next time. I had it up in a nick and Nora glass but might switch to trying it on a large rock for a little more dilution
score: 1
Chris Brislawn
Upped the rum to 1.5 oz for a 6:3:2 ratio using Bacardi Maestro de Ron, Carpano Antica, and Campari to effectively make a white rum Valentino. White rum doesn't stand up to the red ingredients as well as gin does. Using a higher ratio of vermouth to Campari improves the Negroni when making it with Campari as the bitter red, though; I may try this with other Valentino/Negroni recipes.
score: 1
Morten Carlsbaek Premium Member
Fine and clearly a rum negroni, when using Plantation 3 stars, Biostilla Ronda as the bitter (less bitter than Campari) and a fairly sweet Italian red vermouth. I did add 1 dash orange bitter.
score: 1
Asher Günther
Not sure if there was a recipe change but I definitely didn't feel like the rum was lost as other commenters suggested. Used Plantation 3 Stars and could taste it very clearly (especially around the middle of the flavour evolution), even though I used Punt e Mes instead of a less bitter vermouth. Will definitely make again. I do agree that it's better served down with orange bitters.
score: 1
Michael Cronin
Mixed as written then switched to an Old Fashion glass on the rocks with Hinojos’ orange bitters suggestion. Tasty. The rum was still lost. I will back off the vermouth and Campari next time.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Liked this even better with Bacardi Carta Blanca, Cocchi Storico and Campari.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Found this quite tasty when made as written with Plantation 3 star, Cocchi Storico, and Luxardo Bitter Rosso. Added a couple ice cubes half way into it. As per Mr. Hinojos' suggestion, bitters complement this cocktail.
score: 1
Aristoth Dariotis
Went with Aperol instead of Campari, but this drink still needs served on the rocks.
score: 1
Cameron Carter
This was not a very good cocktail in the proportions and serve suggested. Campari was too far forward and overwhelmed the rum. None of the depth or complexity you get with a classic gin-based Negroni or its bourbon-based cousin, Boulevardier. Would an aged rum would help? Will experiment... cheers!
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Served over the rocks. This is a cocktail which does need to breathe and the rocks keeps it cool and opens up some of the more subtle flavours. Also tried with a dash of Orange Bitters - it did brighten the tastes. We outstanding with nuts and cheese.
score: 2

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