Sunset Spice Martini

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Sunset Spice Martini cocktail containing Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Añejo Oro Rum, Grand Marnier, Freshly squeezed orange juice, Freshly squeezed lime juice, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Angostura Aromatic Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Añejo Oro Rum or alternative
0.50 fl oz Grand Marnier or alternative
0.25 fl oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Dust with freshly grated nutmeg

Cocktail Description

The Sunset Spice Martini delivers the Caribbean in a glass—a seductive blend of warm spices and bright citrus that evolves with each sip.

This elegant cocktail combines the mellow richness of aged Havana Club rum with Grand Marnier's orange complexity, brightened by fresh citrus juices and deepened with allspice dram's aromatic warmth. The Angostura bitters add subtle depth while the freshly grated nutmeg garnish releases an enticing aroma that enhances the drinking experience. It's surprisingly simple to make despite its sophisticated flavor profile—just shake, strain, and dust with nutmeg. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an unexpected dinner party aperitif, this cocktail shines when paired with seafood dishes like coconut shrimp or jerk-spiced fish tacos. For a non-meal occasion, serve alongside savory-sweet appetizers like bacon-wrapped dates or a cheese board featuring aged Gouda and dried fruits.