Pearl Harbor
Vodka, melon liqueur and pineapple. Green, sweet and tropical.
Shaken · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 22.5 ml Melon liqueur
- 90 ml Pineapple juice
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml melon liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 90 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Pearl Harbor
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Pearl Harbor FAQ
What's in a Pearl Harbor?
45 ml vodka, 22.5 ml melon liqueur, 90 ml pineapple juice, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Pearl Harbor?
About 11% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Pearl Harbor?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Pearl Harbor in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
