If you've ever had The Naked Ape from Smuggler's Cove then this is a juicy, pineapple version of it. I just adore the combination of cinnamon syrup and banana liqueur so I knew from the start this would be something I'd like. I'm honestly surprised, though, at how much I'd like it. The pineapple works great with cinnamon banana, and the lime ties everything together. The only slight I have against is that it could use a few dashes of Ango.

I didn't have pineapple rum so used coconut rum (Kalani) instead which gave it a Pina Colada vibe. Very nice.

I also tried the original recipe with 22.5 ml cinnamon syrup. Liked it since my palette is on sweet side.

A definite improvement for me over the classic Hotel Nacional Special - the added depth of the cinnamon syrup and banana liqueur elevates the drink.

Very nice with probitas rum. I think it would be best with a pineapple gomme syrup, which would enhance the mouthfeel obtained from the pineapple.

Ooh, that’s a lot of flavours! Pineapple overtones with lingering banana and cinnamon flavours. Sweet but really enjoyable.