Royal Hawaiian (Two ways)

Name: Royal Hawaiian (Two ways)
Ingredients: 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin; 1 1/4 oz Black Sesame Ginger Orgeat; 1 oz Pineapple Juice; 1/2 oz Lemon Juice

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By Bradley Johnson

Submitted on: March 20, 2021

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The Royal Hawaiian has been around since the 50's. Named after the Hawaiian resort that made it their signature cocktail. I certainly did not create this recipe. However, since one of the ingredients is orgeat syrup (made with almonds), I wanted to substitute my black sesame orgeat and pistachio orgeat with different gins to come up with unique combinations.

Ingredients

2 oz
Empress 1908 Gin

1 1/4 oz
Black Sesame Ginger Orgeat

1 oz
Pineapple Juice

1/2 oz
Lemon Juice

Instructions

Garnish

Build

Glass

Estimated strength

About 14% ABV (estimate)

By Bradley Johnson

Mixologist

Brad Johnson, aka Sluggo, aka Mysterioso, is a home mixologist specializing in interesting and sometimes whimsical twists on classic cocktail platforms. While Brad has worked as a professional bartender in years past, he is currently establishing his brand, Société Mysterieux, an underground cocktail society for like-minded enthusiasts of cocktail culture. We create our own recipes based on classic platforms using our own bitters, syrups, tonics and shrubs under the brand L’Apothicaire Mysterieu...

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Editor's Note

Black sesame and ginger transform the classic Royal Hawaiian into a nutty, savory experience. The indigo gin adds a striking visual contrast to the tropical base.