Makalapa

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

Author: Lynnette Marrero
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2023

The Makalapa is a tropical rum highball that layers bright citrus with floral hibiscus honey syrup and warm baking spices, creating a light, refreshing drink with a subtle Caribbean flair.

Base Spirit: Rum
Method: Shaken
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 2 fl oz Demerara Rum
  • 1 fl oz Hibiscus Honey Syrup
  • 0.5 fl oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 0.5 fl oz Lime Juice
  • 0.5 fl oz Soda Water
Method
  1. 1

    Add rum, hibiscus honey syrup, grapefruit juice, and lime juice to shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill shaker with cubed ice.

  3. 3

    Shake for 10-20 seconds.

  4. 4

    Using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer, strain into a coupe glass.

  5. 5

    Top with soda water.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/makalapa-cocktail/