Today we’re filling your coupe with a whiskey-based, citrus-forward sipper that evokes those sweet Hawaiian Island vibes we daydream about during our Zoom calls.
Born at the Halekulani Hotel’s House Without a Key Lounge circa the 1930s just as the tiki movement was getting started, the Halekulani Cocktail (pronounced haa·lee·koo·laa·neei) delights even the most discerning crowd with its smooth, subtly sweet notes.
The Halekulani is all the tropical goodness you want in a small, pretty package. Spice on the nose, tart on the tongue. Pineapple and rye are the ultimate pairing here. You might describe the drink as a punchy Whiskey Sour with some similarities to the Mai Tai or Old Fashioned.
Unlike many classic tiki drinks, you won’t find rum in this recipe. But you just might find paradise.
Serve in a coupe garnished with a pineapple wedge or edible flower.
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Prefer rum in your tiki drinks? Try shaking up a Tortuga, shared by EC Crew Member Steve Cervantes. This potent cocktail featuring 151 proof rums was created in 1939 as an answer to Don The Beachcomber's Zombie.
