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Sunset 15 Recipe

Inspired by Sunset Grille

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Method

Cocktail Base

Build and Shake

Add tequila blanco (2 oz), fresh orange juice (3 oz), fresh lime juice (0.5 oz), Aperol (0.5 oz) and simple syrup (0.25 oz) into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold.

Prepare a highball or Collins glass by filling it with fresh cubed ice (about 1 cup).

Strain the shaken mixture over the ice in the prepared glass using a fine strainer or the shaker's strainer to remove small ice chips.

Add Sunset Effect

Slowly pour the grenadine (0.5 oz) down the inside of the glass so it sinks to the bottom and then lightly rises in a gradient — this creates the 'sunset' visual. Do not stir; let the grenadine settle for 10–15 seconds.

Garnish & Serve

Garnish the drink with an orange wheel on the rim and drop a maraschino cherry into the glass to rest near the bottom, enhancing the sunset look.

Serve with a short cocktail straw. Suggest sipping without stirring to enjoy the layered appearance; if desired, advise the guest to give the drink a gentle stir before drinking to blend flavors.