Sun Cruiser Recipe

Prepare glass

Choose a highball or Collins glass (12–14 oz). Fill the glass about halfway with crushed ice or ice cubes to chill while you mix.

Mix ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz light rum, 3 oz fresh orange juice, 1 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz Cointreau (or triple sec), 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 dash Angostura bitters. Add a small handful of ice (or enough to reach 3/4 of the shaker).

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and well-chilled (this dilutes and blends the juices).

Strain and layer grenadine

Discard the ice from the chilled glass if you used it to chill. Fill the glass with fresh crushed ice or cubes. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass. Slowly pour 0.5 oz grenadine down the inside edge of the glass; it will sink and create a sunrise gradient (the 'sun' at the bottom).

Finish

Give the drink a gentle stir for 1–2 seconds if you prefer slight integration of the grenadine; leave mostly layered for the visual effect. Add 1 dash more bitters on top if you like a hint of spice.

Garnish the rim with an orange wheel and drop a maraschino cherry into the glass. Add a mint sprig alongside the orange wheel for aroma if desired.

Serve immediately with a straw and a small cocktail stirrer. Encourage the drinker to lift the glass and let the grenadine gradually blend for a changing flavor experience.