Sunset Serenade

Name: Sunset Serenade
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz aged rum; 1 oz lime juice; 1 oz mango nectar; 0.5 oz coconut water; 0.5 oz grenadine; to top off sparkling water; Dash angostura bitters; for garnish mint leaves; for garnish (optional) edible flower or mango slice

Summer cocktail capturing warmth and light

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

10%*

Calories

210*

Net Carbs

20g*

Ingredients:

edible flower or mango slice

AI Request:A cocktail recipe to celebrate the beginning of summer

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

As the days grow longer and the nights shorter, the Sunset Serenade is a cocktail that perfectly captures the essence of summer's welcoming embrace. This refreshing concoction is a vibrant symphony of flavors, designed to be sipped as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange, pink, and gold. It's a celebration of warmth, light, and the promise of unforgettable nights. **Glass**: Highball **Ingredients**: - 2 oz Aged Rum (a smooth, medium-bodied rum works best) - 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice - 1 oz Mango Nectar - 0.5 oz Coconut Water - 0.5 oz Grenadine (for the gradient effect) - Sparkling Water to top off - Dash of Angostura Bitters - Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish - Edible Flower or Mango Slice for garnish (optional) **Instructions**: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the aged rum, fresh lime juice, mango nectar, and coconut water. Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well chilled. 2. Take a chilled highball glass and fill it halfway with ice cubes. 3. Strain the mixture into the glass over the ice. 4. Slowly pour the grenadine into the drink. It will naturally settle at the bottom, creating a beautiful gradient effect reminiscent of a summer sunset. 5. Top off the cocktail with a splash of sparkling water, adding a refreshing fizz. 6. Add a dash of Angostura bitters to introduce a layer of complexity and enhance the tropical notes. 7. Gently stir the cocktail with a bar spoon to slightly mix the layers, mimicking the blending colors of a sunset. 8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and an edible flower or a slice of mango on the rim of the glass for an extra touch of summer. **Serving Suggestion**: Serve the Sunset Serenade with a side of light appetizers, like coconut shrimp or mango salsa with tortilla chips, to elevate the tropical experience. Ideal for backyard gatherings, poolside lounging, or simply to mark the joyous arrival of summer.

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