Waikiki Beachcomber
CLASSIC · GIN

Waikiki Beachcomber

A breezy tropical cocktail that pairs the botanical complexity of gin with the bright sweetness of pineapple and the zesty warmth of triple sec - a sun-drenched sipper that lives up to its island name.

Ingredients
Gin45 ml
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Juniper · Orange · Pineapple · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add 15 ml triple sec, 45 ml gin, and 30 ml pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, ungarnished or with a small pineapple wedge on the rim.

From the Bartender

Dialling the triple sec back to 15 ml keeps the orange from overwhelming the pineapple and lets the gin's botanicals stay centre stage - a small tweak that sharpens the balance considerably.

Rating
3.5★· 2 sips logged
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