El PresidentevsMai Tai
Which one fits your taste?
El Presidente
An elegant Cuban classic blending white rum with dry vermouth, curaçao, and grenadine.
Mai Tai
A rich tiki classic layering two rums with orgeat, lime, and orange liqueur for a nutty, tropical punch.
El Presidente
Mai Tai
Base
rum
rum
Glassware
Coupe
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
sweet, strong
sweet, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The El Presidente and Mai Tai share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and boozy and spirit-forward. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (rum vs. rum) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.