Located in the “quiet” part of the San Antonio River Walk, Hotel Havana is the quintessential boutique hotel. At just 20+ rooms, this historic space is where “bygone elegance meets the playful spirit of modern age.”

A local favorite, Ocho at Hotel Havana is truly where “old and new worlds converge,” and barkeep Dan Beaupre’s Cloud 9 Alexander truly delivers on that premise.

Dan, born in Illinois, came to Texas after a short stint in Colorado as a wilderness/forest firefighter. An outdoorsman, Dan executed a very creative take on the classic, separating the traditional cream from the ingredient list in the cocktail “build” itself, and re-introduced it to the cocktail in the form of a garnish foam, or a cloud.

The cocktail’s 3 ounces of total booziness drinks easy, making Cloud 9 Alexander at Hotel Havana a must try.

Ocho is a destination to dine or brunch and imbibe comfortably, without feeling “hotel-ish.” It’s a gem you must visit, BA2020 Tour, or not, and this guitar-playing Eagle Scout of a barman has given us all another excuse to stop by Ocho at Havana.

To make your own Cloud 9 Alexander, check out the build below.