Catching Sunsets and Cocktails
- Vanessa Gonzalez
- Apr 18, 2024
- 2 min read
The Scared Mixologist: How to Make a Sunset Cocktail

So, picture this: It’s April but it feels like the middle of summer already with this heat and you and your love want to do something chill. So, you guys head to Bob Marley Beach to watch the sunset but! You’re extra and you think what could make watching the sunset more enticing? A sunset cocktail!
Can't picture it? Check it out on my Instagram.
When you get back let's get into how you can make your own Sunset Cocktail…

Ingredients
- 2 oz of Malibu Coconut Rum
- 1 cup of Grace Tropical Rhythm Pineapple Ginger Juice
- 1 oz of Grace Cherry Syrup
- Ice cubes
Method:
1. Let it Flow: Pop that cap and pour your juice into the shaker, then top it off with your rum.
2. Shake It Off: Shake it like you're in a salsa dance-off. Extra points for enthusiasm!
3. Sunset Sneak Peek: Pour that mixture into your glass over ice then add your syrup. Watch it sink to the bottom like it's found its soulmate.
5. Fancy Finish: Garnish your masterpiece with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. I didn't have that but that doesn't mean you can't add your own razzle dazzle.
6. Cheers to Bob: Find your spot on the beach, kick back, and raise your glass to the man himself, Bob Marley. Let his tunes serenade your sunset session.

As I sipped on my creation, I couldn't help but feel like I'd bottled up a slice of paradise. Each sip was like a vacation for my taste buds, with flavors dancing like a reggae beat in my mouth. The Grace Pineapple and Ginger flavored Tropical Rhythm was new find and easily an obsession as it's so refreshing, and that ginger has a kick! And let's talk about that sunset—it was more captivating than a Netflix binge. As the sky turned into a kaleidoscope of colors, I knew I'd nailed it.
My cocktail wasn't just a drink; it was a moment—a memory in the making, adventure for the senses. So, next time you find yourself chasing sunsets, don't forget to pack your shaker and a little bit of liquid sunshine. Because life's too short for boring cocktails and missed sunsets. Cheers to cocktails, sunsets, and living life like it's an endless vacation!
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