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How to make a delicious summer sunset cocktail!

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    Nothing is more refreshing in the summertime than a cold, delicious, and cute cocktail! After a long day of hanging out in the summer heat, taking a sip of my Sunset Cocktail is like taking a breath of fresh air! And the best part? It’s super easy to make!

    All I need is just a few enticing ingredients, a few kitchen tools, and about 10 minutes and I’m on my way to the perfect sunset! This gorgeous cocktail is perfect for winding down after a long day, pool parties, cookouts, a girl’s day, or even a date night in!

    This is one of those scrumptious drinks that’s perfect for just about any occasion. It’s like having a little taste of the beach right at home! Ready to sip into something delectable? Here’s how to make my easy Sunset Cocktail.

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    To make a sunset cocktail, all you need is: ice, coconut rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, pineapple wedges, orange slices, cherries, drink umbrellas, and some kitchen tools. First, measure out all of the ingredients and fill 2 cocktail glasses ¾ full with crushed ice. Then, in the following order, pour in the: rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Very gently stir the cocktail without mixing the colors. Then, slice the pineapple wedges and orange slices down the middle so they can sit on the edge of the cocktail glasses. Place one of each on the edges of both cocktails. Finish the cocktails with cherries and drink umbrellas. Serve, relax, and enjoy!

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    Simple Cocktail Equipment 

    Let’s start with the kitchen tools you’ll need for this little cocktail treat. As promised you won’t need much, just a couple of utensils and you’re good to go! Here’s what I use to make my sunset cocktails:

    • Measuring Cup
    • Measuring spoons
    • 2 Cocktail Glasses, 11 oz
    • Cocktail kit (optional)
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    Sunset Ingredients

    Now let me break down these enticing ingredients! Again, not much needed here either but I do suggest having extra fun with the garnishes! They give you an extra tropical experience plus they make tasty snacks. Here are my sunset cocktail ingredients:

    Sunset Cocktail:

    • 2 cups crushed ice
    • ½ cup coconut rum
    • ½ cup orange juice
    • ½ cup pineapple juice
    • 2 tbsp grenadine

    Cocktail Garnishes:

    • Pineapple wedges
    • fresh orange– sliced
    • cocktail cherry
    • Drink Umbrellas
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    How to Make an Easy Sunset Cocktail

    Now let’s make some of these scrumptious and soothing sunset cocktails! Don’t worry if you’ve never served drinks before, these are easy-peasy to make! Here’s how to make my summer sunset cocktail:

    Making a Sunset Cocktail:

    1. First, measure out all of the drink ingredients with the measuring cup and spoon.
    2. Next, fill the cocktail glasses about ¾ full of crushed ice.
    3. Then, pour in the rum.
    4. Next, add in the orange juice.
    5. Pour in the pineapple juice.
    6. Then, add in the grenadine
    7. Gently stir the cocktail. You want to mix the flavors together just slightly without mixing the colors together.

    Garnishing:

    1. First, slice the pineapple wedges down the middle so they will sit on the edge of the glass.
    2. Then, slice an orange and cut the slices in the middle, the same way as the pineapple.
    3. Place an orange slice on the edge of each glass.
    4. Next, place a pineapple wedge beside the orange slice.
    5. Then, place some cocktail cherries on top of the drink.
    6. Finish garnishing the cocktails with some adorable cocktail umbrellas.
    7. Finally, serve, relax, and enjoy!
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    Scrumptious Sips

    Want even more scrumptious summer sips? How about some cozy comfort drinks for autumn? Then you’ve come to the right place! I’ve got you covered with yummy drink recipes for all times of the year:

    For Spring and Summer:

    • Watermelon Margarita with Frozen Watermelon
    • Mixed Berry Boba Smoothie
    • Mango Boba Smoothie
    • Strawberry Banana Breakfast Smoothie
    • Fruit Infused Water

    For Autumn and Winter:

    • Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
    • Unicorn Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
    • DIY Hot Chocolate Bar
    • Christmas Hot Chocolate Bombs
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    Sunset Cocktail

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    Arina Habich
    How to make a delicious summer sunset cocktail!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 Cocktail
    Calories 503 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring Cup
    • Measuring spoons
    • 2 Cocktail Glasses, 11 oz
    • Cocktail kit optional

    Ingredients
     
     

    Cocktail

    • 2 cups crushed ice
    • ½ cup coconut rum
    • ½ cup orange juice
    • ½ cup pineapple juice
    • 2 tbsp grenadine

    Garnish

    • umbrellas
    • fresh orange sliced
    • cocktail cherry
    • Drink Umbrellas

    Instructions
     

    Making a Sunset Cocktail

    • First, measure out all of the drink ingredients with the measuring cup and spoon.
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    • Next, fill the cocktail glasses about ¾ full of crushed ice.
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    • Then, pour in the rum.
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    • Next, add in the orange juice.
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    • Pour in the pineapple juice.
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    • Then, add in the grenadine
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    • Gently stir the cocktail. You want to mix the flavors together just slightly without mixing the colors together.
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    Garnishing

    • First, slice the pineapple wedges down the middle so they will sit on the edge of the glass.
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    • Then, slice an orange and cut the slices in the middle, the same way as the pineapple.
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    • Place an orange slice on the edge of each glass.
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    • Next, place a pineapple wedge beside the orange slice.
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    • Then, place some cocktail cherries on top of the drink.
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    • Finish garnishing the cocktails with some adorable cocktail umbrellas.
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    • Finally, serve, relax, and enjoy!
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 254IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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