Here’s a cocktail that’s as much about the journey as it is about the taste. At Hurawalhi’s Coco Bar, the 100-Foot Journey is more than a drink; it’s a celebration of proximity, freshness, and the island’s boundless creativity.

The story begins just a few steps away from the bar, in Hurawalhi’s lush Herb Garden. Between the soft rustle of basil leaves and the glimmer of ripening citrus, the ingredients that define this cocktail are cultivated with care. The distance between the garden and Coco Bar is a mere hundred feet, but within that short journey lies a world of flavour.

Here, the island’s bartenders transform the garden’s bounty into a refreshing gin-based cocktail that embodies Hurawalhi’s connection with nature. Crisp cucumber, fragrant basil, and the gentle bitterness of grapefruit meet in perfect harmony a sensory nod to sustainability and craftsmanship. The 100-Foot Journey doesn’t just taste fresh; it is fresh, grown and gathered right where the island meets nature creativity.

Ingredients

• 60 ml Gin
• 10 ml Cucumber syrup
• Fresh basil leaves
• Fresh cucumber slices
• A slice of grapefruit
• Ice cubes
• Tonic water
• Garnish: Dried orange slice and rosemary sprig

Ritual

Start with a slice of grapefruit resting at the base of your cocktail glass, it’s the bright first note. Add fresh cucumber slices and basil leaves, bringing in the cool, aromatic tones of the garden. Pour in 60 ml of gin and 10 ml of cucumber syrup. Fill the glass with ice cubes, then top it off with tonic water. Stir gently to let the flavours blend without losing their individuality. Finally, garnish with a dried orange slice and a sprig of rosemary the perfect finishing touch to a journey that began just a hundred feet away.

The 100-Foot Journey is more than a signature drink; it’s a reflection of Hurawalhi’s spirit which is mindful, and effortlessly elegant. With each sip, you trace the short path from garden to glass, where every leaf, slice, and drop tells the story of the island itself.