Hotel Nacional

The Hotel Nacional cocktail is named after the famous hotel in Havana: Hotel Nacional de Cuba. Created in the bar of this historic hotel in the 1930s, the cocktail quickly became a symbol of Havana's elite social life. At the time, the hotel was frequented by artists, politicians and Hollywood stars. The harmony of tropical pineapple flavor and rum created a taste that reflected the warm and lively atmosphere of Cuba. Especially in the post-prohibition years, when American tourists traveled extensively to Cuba, this cocktail became very popular. In time, it entered the classic cocktail books and took its place in international bar culture. Today, the Hotel Nacional is considered one of the most elegant and balanced classic cocktails, reflecting the tropical character of Cuba.