Havana Cocktail

Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie, KRONAN Swedish Punsch and Hayman’s Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin form the base of Havana Cocktail. The drink is shaken and served in a coupe glass.

Havana Cocktail in a coupe, serve without ice, with lemon peel, against a black background.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie
  • 22.5 ml KRONAN Swedish Punsch
  • 15 ml Hayman’s Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin
  • 3.75 ml Lemon juice
  • 3.75 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 1 piece lemon peel

Prepare ahead

Each component makes the stated batch. Measure the finished component into each drink.

Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)

Active preparation: 5 minutes; total time: 25 minutes. Batch shown; final yield is not specified; measure 3.75 ml for one drink.

  • 100 g White sugar
  • 100 g Water
  1. Combine the weighed sugar and water in a clean saucepan. Warm gently and stir until the sugar dissolves; do not boil down.
  2. Cool fully, transfer to a clean covered container and refrigerate. Prepare a small fresh batch; discard if spoiled and follow ingredient storage guidance.

Ratio basis is by weight, an editorial specification where the source gives no basis. Recipe assembly time assumes this common syrup is ready.

Instructions

  1. Measure the mixing ingredients into a shaker. Keep garnishes, any glass rinse, sparkling toppings and side serves separate.
  2. Add ice and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  3. Fine-strain into the coupe glass.
  4. Finish with lemon peel.