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Perfect President1 drink Nick Detrich, Bar Manager, Cane & Table, New Orleans, LA |
| • | 1 1/2 oz. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum |
| • | 1 1/2 oz. Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth |
| • | 1/4 oz. Pomegranate Grenadine (recipe below) |
| • | 1 dash of Absinthe |
| • | lemon twist (garnish) |
| Method: | |
| 1. | Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and stir about 30 times. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and season the outside of the glass with a lemon twist, then garnish with twist. |
| Pomegranate Grenadine: | |
| • | 1 cup The Perfect Purée Pomegranate Concentrate, thawed |
| • | 1 cup water |
| Method: | |
| 1. | In a 2 quart pot combine 1 cup of Pomegranate Concentrate with 1 cup water and set on medium heat. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes then remove from heat. Wait another 10 minutes then incorporate 2 cups sugar. Will keep refrigerated in a sealed container for 4-6 weeks. |