Tropicalia Cocktail
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 9.1% ABV ∙
The Tropicalia Cocktail is a shaken tiki-style drink of spiced rum, falernum, banana tea, pineapple juice and lime, served in a Collins glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Cacao & coffee spiced rum 40 mlFalernum liqueur 15 mlBanana tea 45 mlPineapple juice 20 mlLime juice 10 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with gypsophila
Tips
- Chill the banana tea before you shake so the long mix, mostly tea and juice, stays cold without extra dilution.
- Fine-strain so pineapple pulp and ice shards stay out of the glass.
History
The Tropicalia is a modern tiki-style cocktail created in 2019 by bartender Sufian Mahmoud at Sugar Sand, the bar of the Hotel Indigo in Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia. Its recipe of spiced rum, falernum, banana tea, and pineapple juice reflects the contemporary craft-tiki movement that reinterprets classic Caribbean tropical drinks with house-made syrups and infusions rather than commercial mixes.
FAQ
What is in a Tropicalia Cocktail?
Cacao and coffee spiced rum, falernum liqueur, banana tea, pineapple juice and fresh lime juice, with two dashes of Angostura bitters if you like.
How do you make a tropical cocktail like the Tropicalia?
Shake the spiced rum, falernum, banana tea, pineapple juice, lime juice, and bitters (if using) with ice, then fine-strain into a chilled Collins glass and garnish with gypsophila.
How strong is a Tropicalia Cocktail?
Fairly light: about 9.1% ABV. Banana tea and juice make up most of the drink, so you taste the spiced rum without a heavy kick.
Is the Tropicalia Cocktail vegan?
Yes. The Tropicalia Cocktail is vegan, vegetarian and lactose-free; nothing in it is dairy or animal-derived.
