How did the El Presidente cocktail evolve between 1915 and 1929?
In short: This video compares two distinct versions of the El Presidente rum cocktail from Havana. We examine how the recipe changed over fourteen years, moving from a simple bitters-based drink to a more structured composition featuring light Cuban rum.
The video explores the evolution of the El Presidente cocktail through two specific historical snapshots from Cuba. First, it recreates the 1915 version as documented in a Havana cocktail manual, which consisted of a base with two to three drops of Angostura bitters, stirred with ice and strained. Then, it moves to 1929, using a cocktail book also published in Havana. This later iteration specifies 1.5 ounces of light Cuban rum, stirred with ice, and finished with an orange twist and a cherry garnish.
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