Mexican Sunset
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4.6
Mexican Sunset
Description
The Mexican Sunset cocktail combines amaretto, peach schnapps, silver tequila, and pineapple juice shaken vigorously with ice to chill and blend flavors evenly. The grenadine is gently poured down the glass side to sink, creating a layered color effect resembling a sunset. It's served over ice in a tall glass.
Flavor-wise, the drink balances the nutty almond notes of amaretto, sweet peach schnapps, and tart pineapple juice with the warmth of tequila, finishing with the subtle pomegranate sweetness of grenadine. The layers and garnishes make it an inviting and refreshing cocktail.
Garnishing with a lime slice and maraschino cherries adds brightness and a pop of color. This cocktail suits relaxed social occasions or when a visually striking mixed drink is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce amaretto
- 1 ounce Peach Schnapps
- 3 ounces tequila silver
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- ½ ounce grenadine
- 1 lime slice
- 3 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the Amaretto, Peach Schnapps, silver tequila, and pineapple juice.
- Cover with the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the shaker is nice and cold.
- Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the tequila cocktail mixture in to almost fill the glass.
- Slowly pour the grenadine down the side of the glass so that it falls to the bottom.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and cherries on a cocktail toothpick. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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