Aged El Presidente

Directions

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.