ByN. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

July 16, 2022 (IANSlife) Make merry this monsoon season with refreshing aperitifs. Pernod Ricard India brings you the choicest cocktails mixed to perfection with its newly launched Super Premium Rum, the Havana Club 7. So, whether you’re staying in or partying the night away, indulge in these concoctions and say cheers!

 

EL PRESIDENTE

“El Presidente” was created by Eddie Woelkhe, a bartender at Sevilla Hotel in Havana. He named the drink in honour of General Mario García Menocal . In 1924, he added curaçao to the concoction and dedicated the “ Presidente Machado” to the new president Gerardo Machado who ruled Cuba throughout most of the Prohibition years.

Ingredients:

• 40 ml Havana Club 7
• 20 ml Sweet Vermouth
• 10 ml Triple Sec
• 5 ml Grenadine Syrup

Method:

• Throw (Cuban roll) all ingredients and fine strain in coupe

Garnish:

• Orange twist.

 

 

CANCHA

Havana Cancha is derived from the Canchánchara originating from Trinidad and created in the 19th century by the Mambises. Enjoy this longer refreshing twist on the taste of Cuban history!

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Havana Club 7
  20 ml Honey Water
  20 ml Fresh Lime Juice
  50 ml Sparkling Water

Method:

• Build, add an ice cube and stir lightly

Garnish:

• Lime wedge

 

 

 

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N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe can be contacted at lothungbeni.h@ians.in