What ingredients are in a Hawaiian Cocktail?

2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Triple sec, 1 tblsp Pineapple juice

What glass do you use for a Hawaiian Cocktail?

A Hawaiian Cocktail is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Hawaiian Cocktail?

A Hawaiian Cocktail has an estimated ABV of 22.29%.

How many calories are in a Hawaiian Cocktail?

A Hawaiian Cocktail contains approximately 196 calories per serving.

Hawaiian Cocktail

Glass Cocktail glass

Difficulty Easy

Calories ~196 kcal

ABV 22.29%

Ingredients

Gin 2 oz
Triple sec 1/2 oz
Pineapple juice 1 tblsp

Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Tropical Fruity

The Hawaiian Cocktail is a tropical gin cocktail that pairs gin with triple sec and a tablespoon of pineapple juice, shaken and served in a cocktail glass. The pineapple juice adds a subtle tropical sweetness to the classic gin-and-orange-liqueur combination, and the overall effect bridges the botanical world of gin with the fruit-forward flavors of the tropics. It is a concise, well-balanced short cocktail.

History & Origins

The Hawaiian Cocktail belongs to a class of mid-20th-century American cocktails that incorporated tropical fruit flavors into the British gin tradition, reflecting the post-WWII American fascination with Hawaiian and Polynesian culture that spawned the tiki movement. The specific recipe appears in bartending guides of the 1940s through 1960s. Its exact creator is not recorded.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: gin juniper and botanicals with sweet orange from the triple sec and a tropical pineapple note. Palate: botanical and moderately sweet with the gin's herbal complexity balanced by the orange liqueur's sweetness and the pineapple's tropical acidity. Finish: dry, botanical, and fruity with a lingering pineapple and citrus note.

pineapple juniper orange tropical botanical

Pro Tip

The pineapple juice is measured in tablespoons rather than ounces, so use a light hand — just enough to add a tropical accent to the gin without overwhelming its botanical character.

Data verified September 2017

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