Hotel Nacional Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

• 60ml White Rum
• 20ml Apricot Liqueur
• 20ml Pineapple Liqueur
• 20ml Lime Juice
• 10ml Gomme Syrup
• Optional: Freeze-dried Lime Wheel to garnish

Method

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add white rum, apricot liqueur, pineapple liqueur, lime juice and gomme syrup.
3. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with a freeze-dried lime wheel and serve.

About the Hotel Nacional

Named after the iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba in Havana, this classic rum cocktail is a taste of Caribbean glamour. Smooth white rum meets the fruity sweetness of apricot and pineapple liqueurs, brightened by fresh lime juice — the result is a refreshing, tropical cocktail that's both elegant and easy to drink.

First shaken in the 1930s for the hotel's well-heeled guests, the Hotel Nacional has stood the test of time as one of the great Cuban cocktails. It's perfect for summer sipping, dinner parties, or any occasion that calls for a little sunshine in a glass.