El Presidente Menocal Special
Ingredients
- 7 fresh Mint leaves
- 2 oz Light gold rum
- 1⁄4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 1⁄6 oz Lime juice
Method
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.
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.
