Tropical Sunset Sipper

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

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A photo of the Tropical Sunset Sipper cocktail containing Ketel One Vodka, Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum, Hayman's Sloe Gin, Southern Comfort, Freshly squeezed orange juice, Galliano Autentico Liqueur in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Ketel One Vodka or alternative
0.50 fl oz Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum or alternative
0.50 fl oz Hayman's Sloe Gin or alternative
0.50 fl oz Southern Comfort or alternative
0.50 fl oz Galliano Autentico Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

3.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice

Directions

Add ice to mixing glass
Add first five ingredients to mixing glass
Stir well with ice
Fill Collins glass with fresh ice
Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
Float Galliano on top
Garnish with orange slice

Cocktail Description

This vibrant Collins glass masterpiece brings together six unlikely spirits in a technicolor sunset of tropical flavors that delivers a surprising sophistication beyond its beach-ready appearance.

The Tropical Sunset Sipper balances the clean profile of Ketel One with the funky intensity of Wray & Nephew, while tart sloe gin and fruity Southern Comfort provide a complex mid-palate. Fresh orange juice brightens everything, creating a platform for the herbal vanilla notes of the Galliano float that gently cascades through the drink with each sip. Despite its impressive ingredient list, this cocktail is relatively straightforward to prepare—just stir and strain the base, then carefully float the Galliano for that signature sunset effect. It's the perfect cocktail for outdoor summer gatherings or for transporting yourself to warmer shores during colder months. The Tropical Sunset Sipper pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, particularly coconut shrimp or fish tacos, where its citrus notes complement rather than overpower delicate flavors.