What ingredients are in a Waikiki Beachcomber?

3/4 oz Triple sec, 3/4 oz Gin, 1 tblsp Pineapple juice

What glass do you use for a Waikiki Beachcomber?

A Waikiki Beachcomber is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Waikiki Beachcomber?

A Waikiki Beachcomber has an estimated ABV of 18,72%.

How many calories are in a Waikiki Beachcomber?

A Waikiki Beachcomber contains approximately 131 calories per serving.

Waikiki Beachcomber

Copo Cocktail glass

Dificuldade Easy

Calorias ~131 kcal

ABV 18,72%

Ingredientes

Triple sec 3/4 oz
Gin 3/4 oz
Pineapple juice 1 tblsp

Instruções

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

Tropical Strong

O Waikiki Beachcomber é um coquetel tropical compacto feito com triple sec, gin e suco de abacaxi, batido e coado em uma taça de coquetel. A combinação dos botânicos do gin com a doçura cítrica do triple sec e a acidez tropical do abacaxi cria uma bebida curta e aromática com camadas de sabor que evoca a cultura praiana do famoso distrito Waikiki de Honolulu. É um coquetel tropical refinado e centrado nos destilados, apesar da simplicidade dos três ingredientes.

History & Origins

The Waikiki Beachcomber is a modern cocktail of disputed origin, likely developed in mid-20th century American tiki and tropical bar culture when Hawaiian-themed drinks were fashionable. The name references Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, a symbol of tropical escapism in post-World War II American culture. It belongs to the category of gin-and-triple-sec short drinks that preceded the modern tiki movement's more elaborate rum-based constructions.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Orange and citrus from the triple sec with gin's juniper and botanicals and a sweet, tropical pineapple note. Palate: Sweet and aromatic, with triple sec's orange character leading, gin's botanicals adding herbal complexity, and pineapple juice providing a tropical acidity. Finish: Clean and aromatic with lingering orange peel and gin botanicals.

tropical orange botanical sweet pineapple

Pro Tip

Shake firmly with ice to blend the triple sec's viscosity with the pineapple juice, and strain carefully into a well-chilled cocktail glass for the cleanest presentation.

Data verified Setembro 2015

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