Waikiki Beachcomber
The Waikiki Beachcomber is a strong gin tropical cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 29 out of 100
- Sweet
- 84 out of 100
- Fruity
- 85 out of 100
- Herbal
- 40 out of 100
- Boozy
- 70 out of 100
How to make a Waikiki Beachcomber
To make a Waikiki Beachcomber, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: ¾ oz Triple sec, ¾ oz gin and ½ oz pineapple juice.
You'll need
- Triple sec¾ oz
- Gin¾ oz
- Pineapple juice½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add triple sec, gin and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Waikiki Beachcomber questions
What does a Waikiki Beachcomber taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 21% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Waikiki Beachcomber?
About 21% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Waikiki Beachcomber and a Grass Skirt?
Both use Triple sec, gin and pineapple juice. The Grass Skirt uses grenadine. Both are shaken, but the Waikiki Beachcomber goes in a cocktail glass and the Grass Skirt in a rocks glass. The Waikiki Beachcomber is the stronger of the two.
Should a Waikiki Beachcomber be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make Waikiki Beachcombers in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 4½ oz Triple sec, 4½ oz gin and 3 oz pineapple juice in a jug and chill it. Add 2⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.