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El Presidente

El Presidente suits someone looking for dry, herbal and orange rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it fairly approachable.

DryHerbalOrange
APPROX. ABV
26%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness1
Bitterness2
Sourness1
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal4
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Rum

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Sweetener

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Citrus twist or wheel
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Olives
02Charcuterie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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