Port-Au-Tropicale: Fragrant Pineapple Lime Cocktail
Sep 16, 2025
If you are craving a tropical rum drink with real depth, Port Au Tropicale is the one you make. It is lush, aromatic, and layered with bold Caribbean character. Pineapple, lime, two beautiful rums, and our Creole Orgeat come together in a cocktail that feels like a vacation with better lighting.
Created by Kevin Graphics, this drink leans tiki in spirit but keeps its own personality. It is complex, balanced, and built with intention.
Why This Tropical Rum Drink Is a Must-Make
The magic is in the layers. This recipe uses two rums. A rich and aged Rhum Barbancourt 15 year for depth. A younger Real McCoy 3 year for lift. Instead of relying on one flavor, the drink stacks notes of fruit, spice, and bitters. Banane du Brésil adds bright tropical sweetness. Bruto Americano brings bitter structure. Our Creole Orgeat ties everything together with nutty, floral richness. It is unmistakably tropical and unmistakably El Guapo.
The Port-Au-Tropicale: A Signature Rum Cocktail
Makes one cocktail.
Ingredients
By @Kevin_graphics
- 1.5oz Rhum Barbancourt 15yr
- 1.5oz Real McCoy 3yr Rum
- 1.5oz @delprofessore Bianco Vermouth
- 1oz fresh lime juice
- 1.5oz fresh pineapple juice
- 0.75oz Banane du Brésil
- 0.75oz El Guapo™ Creole Orgeat
- 0.5oz Bruto Americano
- 0.5oz RTC Ginger Demerara Syrup
- 4 Dashes El Guapo™ Polynesian Kiss Bitters
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing tin.
- Add crushed ice and stir for five seconds.
- Pour into a brandy snifter.
- Add more crushed ice.
- Garnish with pineapple fronds and an orchid. Cheers y’all.
Expert Tips for Crafting Perfect Tropical Rum Drinks
- Fresh pineapple and lime make all the difference.
- Stir with crushed ice for only a few seconds. This chills without washing out the flavor.
- Garnish with intention. Fronds and flowers add beauty and set the mood.
The Tiki Foundation: Creole Orgeat and Polynesian Kiss Bitters
This drink earns its tiki lean from its structure. Creole Orgeat brings toasted nuttiness and a floral finish. Polynesian Kiss Bitters add warm spice and tropical fruit. Together they anchor the citrus and rum without overpowering the drink. No artificial anything. Made in New Orleans. Serious flavor every time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between light and aged rum?
Light rum is mild and sweet. Aged rum brings deeper character from time in wood. Using both gives balance.
Can I substitute ingredients?
You can though the flavor shifts. If you cannot find our Creole Orgeat, use a high quality orgeat.
What is Creole Orgeat and why is it used in tiki drinks?
Traditional orgeat is almond based. Our Creole Orgeat uses Southern nuts with subtle spice and orange blossom. It adds body and warmth that tiki cocktails rely on.
