Cocktail
Royal Hawaiian
How to make a Royal Hawaiian: the elegant gin sour with pineapple juice, orgeat and lemon. A tropical, creamy tiki recipe from the legendary Hawaii hotel.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Royal Hawaiian is an elegant gin sour with a tropical twist: pineapple juice and orgeat give it a creamy, fruity depth, while lemon provides the necessary freshness. Named after the glamorous hotel in Waikiki, it tastes like vacation in a glass.
Instructions
- Add gin, pineapple juice, lemon juice and orgeat to the shaker.
- Add plenty of ice cubes.
- Shake hard for about 12 seconds until the shaker frosts over.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge on the rim and serve.
Garnish: Pineapple wedge on the rim
Pro tip: Freshly squeezed pineapple juice makes the drink significantly more aromatic and creates a nice, fine foam crown when shaking.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Royal Hawaiian come from?
The drink is named after the famous Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, which opened in the 1920s.
What is orgeat?
Orgeat is a sweet almond syrup with a subtle orange blossom note that gives many tiki drinks their creamy depth.
Can I use vodka instead of gin?
You can, but the gin brings a spice with its botanicals that harmonizes wonderfully with pineapple and almond.
Ingredients
- Gin5 cl
- Pineapple juice3 cl
- Lemon juice1.5 cl
- Orgeat (almond syrup)1.5 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
- Pineapple wedge1 piece
