Sunset Cocktail With Malibu Rum
One sip of this Sunset Cocktail with Malibu Rum will transport you to a Caribbean beach. Relax and savor the bright flavors in this tropical cocktail.
The first time I had a Sunset Cocktail was in sunny Southern California. I thought it was so pretty, and the flavor was absolutely delicious.
This is one of my favorite cocktails to make on a Friday night. If I sit back, relax, and have a sip, I can almost envision the sound of the waves from the ocean.
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Recipe Ingredients
Just a handful of ingredients are needed to make this simple recipe.
Ingredient Notes
- Orange juice. Fresh squeezed will give you the best flavor, but there’s nothing wrong with pouring it out of the carton, either.
- Pineapple juice. This adds a touch of tropical flavor.
- Grenadine. This adds the color for the sunset gradient and also sweetens the drink. You could also use pomegranate juice or cranberry juice.
- Rum. Malibu rum is a Carribean rum that has a lovely coconut flavor. I’ve made it with regular white and golden rum, and the flavor isn’t the same.
- Garnish. I think the garnishes make this drink. I like to use maraschino cherries and an orange wedge.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below.
How To Make A Sunset Cocktail With Malibu Rum
Step 1: Add Malibu rum, orange juice, and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with some ice cubes.
Step 2: Shake for 15-20 seconds to mix the ingredients.
Step 3: Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
Step 4: Pour the grenadine into the center of the mixture – it will sink to the bottom, creating the sunset layers. I poured it over the back of the spoon for it to gently go down and also just poured it straight in and they both looked the same. 🙂
Step 5: Garnish with maraschino cherries on a cocktail pick and a slice of orange and enjoy!
Tips
- For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed juice rather than store-bought.
- For extra flavor, rim the edge of the glass with sugar before pouring in the cocktail.
- Stir gently to prevent overmixing, which can cause the layers to blend together and disrupt the beautiful sunset effect.
- Enjoy responsibly, and never drink and drive.
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Sunset Cocktail With Rum
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1½ ounces Malibu rum
- ½ ounce grenadine
- 1-1½ cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass ⅔ full with ice cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, and Malibu rum with some ice cubes. Shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the highball glass.
- Pour grenadine into the middle of the glass and let it sink to the bottom. Stir slightly for a gradient effect.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and a pineapple or orange wedge, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Instead of using a shaker, layer the ingredients by adding Malibu rum, orange juice, and pineapple juice to a glass.
- For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed juice rather than store-bought.
- For extra flavor, rim the edge of the glass with sugar before pouring in the cocktail.
- Stir gently to prevent overmixing, which can cause the layers to blend together and disrupt the beautiful sunset effect.
- Enjoy responsibly, and never drink and drive.
