Last Call: A Tropical Tequila Cocktail

Name: Last Call: A Tropical Tequila Cocktail
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

Recipe: Melany Mocanu , Nuvolé TwentyTwo , Charlotte, North Carolina

Photo: Courtesy of McKibbon Hospitality

October 15, 2025

A tropical tequila cocktail with a warming spice.

In this tropical tequila cocktail, Melany Mocanu at Charlotte’s rooftop bar Nuvolé TwentyTwo amplifies the vibrant sweetness of pineapple with a homemade syrup, featuring pineapple and orange juices and the spices of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila
1 oz. Velvet Falernum
3/4 oz. pineapple juice
1/2 oz. tropical syrup
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:rocks
Garnish:pineapple wedge and dehydrated lime

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake to chill. Strain over fresh ince into the glass. Garnish.
Tropical SyrupCombine 2 cups of demerara sugar, 1 1/2 cups of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice, 5 cinnamon sticks, and 1 whole nutmeg, grated in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then let cool for 24 hours. Strain and bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.