Royal Hawaiian
Gin, pineapple, orgeat and lemon. A creamy, tropical gin sour from Waikiki.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 30 ml Pineapple juice
- 15 ml Orgeat (almond syrup)
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Pineapple leaf (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orgeat (almond syrup) into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Royal Hawaiian
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Royal Hawaiian FAQ
What's in a Royal Hawaiian?
45 ml gin, 30 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml orgeat (almond syrup), 15 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with pineapple leaf.
How strong is a Royal Hawaiian?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Royal Hawaiian?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Royal Hawaiian in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
