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Shaken · 1 serving

Halekulani

The House Without a Key's 1930s bourbon tropical cocktail with three fresh juices, restrained grenadine, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Halekulani is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, demerara syrup, grenadine, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Halekulani ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Halekulani ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Orange Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Pineapple Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Demerara syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz3 parts
Grenadine2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: One small edible orchid

Method

How to make Halekulani

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and select one very small edible orchid with clean, intact petals.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, fresh lemon and orange juices, pineapple juice, demerara syrup, grenadine, and bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the mixed juices are cold, lightly aerated, and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface is smooth and free from ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Rest the single small orchid at the rim without obscuring the drink, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Halekulani taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Halekulani questions

What is in a Halekulani?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, demerara syrup, grenadine, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Halekulani take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Halekulani prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Halekulani alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B075https://kindredcocktails.com/node/6735 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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