Roosevelt
A citrus and sour rum cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 20.1% ABV ∙
The Roosevelt is a shaken cocktail of aged Caribbean rum, dry vermouth, orange juice and a touch of sugar syrup, served up in a coupe.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Caribbean aged rum 50 mlDry vermouth 25 mlOrange juice 10 mlSugar syrup 5 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Measure the sugar syrup carefully; it is only 5 ml, and a heavy pour tips the drink sweet against the dry vermouth.
History
This Roosevelt is a rum-and-vermouth variation of the Cuban El Presidente, using orange juice where the classic drink has curaçao and grenadine.
El Presidente itself is generally traced to Havana bars of the 1910s-1920s, often linked to Cuban President Mario García Menocal, though its exact origin and naming are disputed among several claimants.
FAQ
What is in a Roosevelt cocktail?
50 ml aged Caribbean rum, 25 ml dry vermouth, 10 ml fresh orange juice and 5 ml sugar syrup.
Is a Roosevelt shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The fresh orange juice and syrup need the aeration and quick chilling of a shake, then the drink is fine-strained so no pulp or ice reaches the glass.
What glass is a Roosevelt served in?
A coupe glass, served up with an orange twist.
