Summer Cocktail Series: qualia's 'Line Honours' Cocktail

This weekend marks the beginning of the annual Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, one of Australia’s favorite yachting events and a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar. Competitors, family and friends come together to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and unique camaraderie of the event’s on-water and off-water carnival.

To celebrate Hamilton Island's affinity with sailing, the "Line Honours" cocktail was created by qualia, Great Barrier Reef hotel. Line honours is the award given to the first boat across the finishing line in a yacht race.

Qualia's Line Honours Cocktail

• 3.5 oz. Bacardi
• 1.5 oz. Chambord
• 1.5 oz. Paraiso Lychee Liquer
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 2 oz. pineapple juice
• 1 oz. Charles Heidsieck champagne
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• Pineapple wedges and mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions: Put all the ingredients, except for the champagne and garnishes, into a shaker with ice. Shake until combined and strain into a trophy glass. Fill ¾ full with ice and charge with champagne, leaving a wash line for garnishes. Garnish with pineapple wedges and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

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