Nacional Royale

Recipe Perfected

Nacional Royale

ORIGIN: HOTEL NACIONAL DE CUBA, HAVANA, CUBA

INSPIRED BY: HOTEL NACIONAL

FAIRMONT SIGNATURE RECIPE

  • 1 1/2 OZ (45 ML) MOUNT GAY BLACK BARREL RUM
  • 1/2 OZ (15 ML) ST-GERMAIN
  • 1/4 OZ (7 1/2 ML) SIMPLE SYRUP (1:1)
  • 3/4 OZ (22 1/2 ML) PINEAPPLE JUICE
  • 1/4 OZ (7 1/2 ML) LIME JUICE
  • 2 OZ (60 ML) VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL
  • GARNISH THIN LIME WHEEL, SKEWERED

The Hotel Nacional de Cuba was one of the world’s most glamourous hotels in the early 20th century and its namesake cocktail is the inspiration for this drink. Mount Gay Black Barrel rum is mixed with fresh pineapple and lime juices, while the traditional apricot liqueur is replaced with elderflower St-Germain. A generous topping of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label calls to mind the sparkling Cuban sunshine.

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