Sunset Rum Royale
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 2.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill hurricane glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled hurricane glass
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Garnish with orange, lime and lemon slices
Cocktail Description
This Caribbean-meets-Cognac stunner brings serious tropical firepower with a French twist that'll make you rethink everything you know about tiki drinks.
The Sunset Rum Royale layers three distinctive spirits—crisp white rum, aged Jamaican reserve, and smooth cognac—into a citrus-forward powerhouse that tastes like sunset on a Caribbean beach. The combination of fresh orange, lemon, and lime juices creates a bright, tangy backbone, while real grenadine and cane syrup add just enough sweetness to balance the acidity without tipping into candy territory. That splash of Hennessy V.S. adds an unexpected depth and warmth that sets this apart from your standard rum punch.
This is your go-to cocktail for weekend poolside hangs, summer barbecues, or any occasion that calls for something festive and crowd-pleasing. The recipe is refreshingly straightforward—just shake everything together and strain over ice—making it easy enough for home bartenders while still delivering professional-level flavor. Pair it with grilled seafood like jerk shrimp skewers, fish tacos, or coconut-crusted mahi-mahi to complement those tropical notes. The citrus and spice also work beautifully alongside island-inspired fare like plantains, rice and beans, or spicy chicken wings.
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