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Royal Hawaiian

Royal Hawaiian Cocktail: Your Tropical Brunch Showstopper

Experience the vibrant Royal Hawaiian Cocktail, a tropical drink featuring floral gin and sweet pineapple.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2.5 oz Freshly squeezed pineapple juice Ideal for optimum taste
  • 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice Go for freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 0.5 oz Orgeat syrup Homemade or almond syrup if orgeat isn’t available
  • 1.5 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin No direct substitute suggested
For Garnishing
  • 1 Pineapple slice Decorative touch for the cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Collins glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Lewis bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2.5 oz of freshly squeezed pineapple juice, 0.5 oz of bright lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of orgeat syrup. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well combined and chilled.
  2. Take a Collins glass and fill it halfway with crushed ice. Ensure the glass is clean to show off the layers.
  3. Carefully strain the shaken mixture into the glass filled with crushed ice, allowing the drink to cascade down.
  4. Gently pour 1.5 oz of Empress 1908 Indigo Gin over a bar spoon onto the cocktail, creating a layered effect.
  5. Garnish with a pineapple slice on the rim for an inviting look and tropical aroma.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 30mg

Notes

Opt for freshly squeezed juices for a better flavor and use crushed ice for the best presentation.

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