Jamaican Sunset
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with the vibrant and refreshing **Jamaican Sunset**! This eye-catching layered drink combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple juice, the citrusy zing of orange juice, and the velvety smoothness of coconut water, all crowned with a stunning splash of grenadine that creates a sunset-like gradient in your glass. Perfect as a mocktail or with optional rum for a spirited twist, this easy 10-minute recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, brunches, or simply treating yourself to a moment of island-inspired bliss. Garnished with a zesty lime wedge and a playful maraschino cherry, the Jamaican Sunset is not just a drink—it’s a mini vacation in every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz Pineapple juice
- 2 oz Orange juice
- 1 oz Grenadine syrup
- 2 oz Coconut water
- 1.5 cups Crushed ice
- 1 piece Fresh lime wedge
- 1 piece Maraschino cherry
- 2 oz Optional rum (dark or light)
Instructions
1. Fill a tall glass with 1.5 cups of crushed ice, ensuring the glass is chilled and visually appealing.
2. In a mixing jug, combine 4 oz of pineapple juice and 2 oz of orange juice. Stir gently to blend.
3. Optionally, add 2 oz of dark or light rum to the juice mixture (skip this step for a mocktail).
4. Slowly pour the juice mixture over the crushed ice in the glass to maintain the icy texture.
5. Carefully layer 2 oz of coconut water over the juice by pouring it gently over the back of a spoon to create separation.
6. Add 1 oz grenadine syrup by pouring it very slowly around the inner edge of the glass. The syrup will sink to the bottom, creating a stunning gradient effect reminiscent of a sunset.
7. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge placed on the rim of the glass and a maraschino cherry skewered on a cocktail stick.
8. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your tropical escape in a glass!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
