Aged El Presidente

1. 1

   If the barrel is new and dry inside, fill it with water and let stand until watertight, about 24 hours.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   Using a funnel, fill the barrel with all of the liquid ingredients.

4. 4

   Let age, tasting a sample once a week, until the cocktail has taken on a rounded but not overly oaky flavor, about 1 month.

5. 5

   Strain the cocktail through a coffee filterlined funnel into a glass container and store indefinitely.

6. 6

   To serve, pour 3 ounces into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and stir until chilled.

7. 7

   Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.

8. 8

   Garnish with a twist.

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