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Christina Orso

Sundowner Cocktail

The sundowner cocktail is one of those. It’s a classic cocktail with a story tied to the tradition of enjoying an alcoholic drink while watching the sun setting
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz white rum or coconut rum for tropical flavor
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz tonic water or club soda
  • 1 tsp grenadine optional, for color
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange slice for garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add the rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Shake well until chilled.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  4. Top with tonic water (or club soda).
  5. If using, drizzle grenadine gently for a layered “sunset” effect.
  6. Garnish with an orange slice.