Bring the warmth of island sunsets right to your glass. This cocktail layers tropical fruit flavors with a beautiful red-gold gradient that looks like the horizon at dusk. Smooth, sweet, and citrusy, it’s the perfect drink to unwind with while imagining the sound of waves and a soft ocean breeze.
The Island Sunset is simple to make but never fails to impress — from its glowing look to its lush, tropical taste. Each sip blends the sweetness of grenadine with the tang of pineapple and orange, perfectly balanced by smooth rum.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rum
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz grenadine
- ice cube
Instructions
- ShakeFill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the light rum, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Shake well until chilled.
- ServeStrain into a glass filled with ice. Slowly pour grenadine over the top to create a gorgeous layered “sunset” effect.
- GarnishAdd an orange slice and a maraschino cherry for that tropical finishing touch.
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