This cocktail's tale begins in the vibrant days of the 1920s Havana. Cuba was the place to be for Americans seeking to escape the prohibition on bars, and the bars were abuzz with fresh cocktail ideas.
At this time, Eddie Woelke, an American bartender, moved to Cuba during this time. He's the one most people think came up with this cocktail. It quickly became a hit, especially with the rich and famous visitors to Cuba.
The name the cocktail picked up was because it was supposedly the favorite drink of Cuban president Gerardo Machado. This link with power made it even more popular.
Over the years, people have made this cocktail in different ways: with more Vermouth, others with more Rum. The use of Grenadine has also changed, with some recipes using just a tiny bit for color.
When Cuba's government changed in the 1960s, many bartenders left the country, taking their recipes with them to other parts of the world. This helped spread its fame.
Today, it sees a revival of interest, as is the case with other vintage cocktails, and serves to remind one of Cuba's Golden Age of Cocktails. Tasting just as great today as it did yesterday.
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