Sunset Sling
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 2.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add first five ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill sling glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
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Float rum on top of drink
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Garnish with orange slice
Cocktail Description
Radiating warm amber and crimson hues, the Sunset Sling offers a layered rum float that mimics the visual drama of twilight skies.
This cocktail balances bright citrus notes from fresh orange and lime juices with the subtle complexity of quality vodka and triple sec, while the pomegranate-rich grenadine provides a sweet undercurrent that's tempered by the rum's warming strength. It's surprisingly approachable to make at home, requiring basic shaking technique and a steady hand for the rum float—the most challenging but rewarding step. The Sunset Sling shines as a weekend porch sipper or the star of a casual gathering, particularly during those transitional seasons when the evenings grow longer. Its versatile flavor profile pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, especially shrimp with tropical fruit salsa, or Caribbean-inspired dishes that complement its rum backbone and fruity character.
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