I spent some time this weekend working on the landscape around our garden bed. This included laying sand, pebbles, cut stone, and ground cover. After the physical labor was done, it was time for a refreshing cocktail… and seeing as it was sunset, the Sunset Cocktail magically appeared on our patio.
Sunset Cocktail
3 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Pineapple Rum
1 oz Hibiscus Brandy
Add ice to glass, pour ingredients in order listed above. Enjoy!
As an alternative, we had Hibiscus mimosas a few weeks ago that were a great morning version of this cocktail (not that this Sunset can’t be enjoyed at Sunrise… it does have orange juice, after all!)
For the Hibiscus mimosas, try 2 oz OJ, 2 oz champagne, and 1/2 oz Hibiscus Brandy.
Cheers!
April 24, 2012 at 9:53 pm
You are on a roll…a cocktail historian would love this- so many new/old flavors, but in something new- and great looking too…
April 25, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Thanks! I’m just trying to keep up!
April 24, 2012 at 10:35 pm
That picture makes me happy on so many levels! Portland, sunshine, kick-ass fruity drink: OH YES!
April 25, 2012 at 6:43 pm
I wish that sunshine would come back! As for the fruity drink, I think I can see one in your future…
April 25, 2012 at 5:01 am
It looks beautiful. If it tastes halfa s good as it looks, I’m sure it’s a winner.
April 25, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Thanks! I was very happy with how it turned out, both in taste and appearance…
April 25, 2012 at 6:38 am
Nice picture: I’m suddenly very thirsty…
April 25, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Thanks!
April 25, 2012 at 7:56 am
That is beautiful. I’m jealous you can make hibiscus brandy.
April 25, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Thanks! I used dried hibiscus flowers, and it was really easy. Do you have access to dried hibiscus? I got mine at a store called Home Brew Exchange. They sell online, so if you *really* want to make it, check out their site. http://homebrewexchange.net/catalog/brewing-ingredients/herbs-spices
(They have some other cool ingredients you might like too.)
April 26, 2012 at 8:43 am
I’ll take a look, thanks!
April 26, 2012 at 10:40 pm
too pretty to drink, but i will power through and drink anyway!
April 27, 2012 at 7:11 am
yeah, tough job, but if someone has to do it…