Description
Maraschino sunset cocktail brings Mediterranean charm to your glass with cherry liqueur and smooth rum blending sunset-inspired colors. Elegant mixology meets summer relaxation, promising refreshing moments that dance between sweet complexity and tropical dreams.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquors:
- 1.5 ounces (44 ml) vodka
- 1 ounce (30 ml) maraschino liqueur
Juices and Mixers:
- 1 ounce (30 ml) orange juice
- 0.5 ounces (15 ml) grenadine
Garnishes:
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherries
- Orange slice
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail shaker thoroughly with a generous handful of ice.
- Combine the clear vodka, ruby-red maraschino liqueur, and freshly squeezed orange juice into the shaker.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for 15-20 seconds to ensure optimal temperature and thorough blending.
- Prepare a tall glass with fresh ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation.
- Delicately strain the chilled cocktail into the prepared glass, allowing a smooth pour.
- Using the back of a bar spoon, gently cascade the deep crimson grenadine down the interior of the glass, creating a stunning sunset-like gradient effect.
- Artfully garnish the cocktail’s surface with plump maraschino cherries and a vibrant orange slice for visual appeal.
- Present immediately, capturing the drink’s layered beauty and inviting color transition.
Notes
- Choose high-quality vodka for a smoother cocktail experience.
- Chill your glass beforehand to keep the drink colder for longer.
- Use fresh orange juice instead of store-bought for a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
- Pour grenadine carefully over the back of a spoon to achieve a stunning sunset gradient effect, creating a visually appealing drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg