Sunset Serenade

Description: Celebrate the beginning of summer with the Sunset Serenade, a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that captures the essence of a perfect sunset. This drink combines tropical fruits and aromatic herbs, delivering a symphony of flavors that evoke warm, sunny evenings by the beach. Ingredients: - 2 oz white rum - 1 oz Aperol - 1 oz fresh pineapple juice - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz passion fruit puree - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 2 dashes orange bitters - A handful of fresh basil leaves - Club soda - Pineapple slice and basil sprig for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle the fresh basil leaves with the simple syrup to release their aromatics. 2. Add the white rum, Aperol, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, passion fruit puree, and orange bitters to the shaker. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. 4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. 5. Top off with club soda and gently stir to combine. 6. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a sprig of basil. Glass: Highball Glass Enjoy your Sunset Serenade as you toast to the start of a vibrant and joyous summer season!