Sun Cruiser Recipe

Sun Cruiser Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Chill a highball or Collins glass by filling it with ice water while you mix the drink, or place it in the freezer for a few minutes. When ready, discard the ice water and set the glass aside.

2. 2

   Mix base

   In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka (2 oz), fresh orange juice (4 oz), pineapple juice (1 oz), passion fruit syrup (0.5 oz), and fresh lime juice (0.5 oz).

3. 3

   Add ice and bitters

   Fill the shaker halfway with ice (about 1 cup total used across shaker and glass). Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters into the shaker to add aromatic complexity.

4. 4

   Shake

   Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy from the citrus.

5. 5

   Strain into glass

   Discard the ice from the chilled glass if you used ice water. Fill the glass with fresh ice cubes (if desired). Fine-strain or double-strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

6. 6

   Create sunrise effect

   Slowly pour 0.25 oz (a splash) of grenadine down the inside edge of the glass or over the back of a spoon. The grenadine will sink and create a layered 'sunset / sunrise' gradient toward the bottom.

7. 7

   Garnish and finish

   Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim and a mint sprig tucked beside it (optional). Serve with a straw or stirrer. Encourage the drinker to give it a gentle stir to combine flavors as desired.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve immediately while chilled. The Sun Cruiser yields a bright, fruity cocktail with citrus forward notes, tropical undertones, and a sweet-tart finish.