Charleston Sunset Recipe
Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps & orange, pineapple, cranberry juices
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Service
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Build and shake
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour in 2 oz coconut rum, 1 oz peach schnapps, 1.5 oz orange juice, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.25 oz fresh lime juice and 0.25 oz simple syrup. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- 2
- 3
Create the sunset effect
Slowly pour an additional 0.25–0.5 oz cranberry juice (if desired) down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon so it sinks slightly and creates a layered 'sunset' gradient. Alternatively, float a splash of grenadine for a deeper red layer.
Garnish & Serve
- 4
Garnish the glass with an orange wheel on the rim and a maraschino cherry dropped into the drink. Add a mint sprig if using for aroma.
- 5
Serve immediately with a straw. Recommend served during happy hour chilled; yields one cocktail.