Honolulu Cocktail (recipe No. 1)

Name: Honolulu Cocktail (recipe No. 1)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 45 ml; Orange juice (freshly squeezed) — 10 ml; Pineapple juice — 10 ml; Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) — 10 ml; Sugar syrup — 10 ml; Saline solution — 1 dash

A fruity and sweet gin cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 20.6%

Ingredients

~148 kcal per serving

Servings

Garnish

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 45 mlOrange juice 10 mlPineapple juice 10 mlLemon juice 10 mlSugar syrup 10 mlSaline solution 1 dash
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Garnish with a pineapple wedge on the rim and a maraschino cherry on a skewer

History

Originating in 1930s Hollywood, this cocktail gained fame in The Savoy Cocktail Book. Despite its name, the cocktail is gin-based and delivers a bright tropical feel with citrus and pineapple notes. It offers a refreshing, easy-going vibe that transports you to a laid-back island retreat. Perfect for casual sipping or summer afternoons, it embodies a sunny escape in a glass. It is a timeless classic that balances tropical sweetness with botanical bite.