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Passionate Sunset Cocktail

Find the perfect Spanish-inspired dessert cocktail recipe to impress your guests and transport them to the warm, sunny shores of Andalusia.

🕒 Prep - 5 mins, Cook - None, Total - 5 mins
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Spanish

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 3 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 oz blood orange liqueur
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 oz orange blossom water
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange wheel and star anise for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, blood orange liqueur, Cointreau, cinnamon, and cardamom. Shake well.
  2. Add ice cubes to 4 glasses. Double strain the mixture into each glass.
  3. Top with a dash of orange blossom water in each glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange wheel and a star anise.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of warm spices and citrus fruits creates a harmonious balance in this Spanish-inspired drink.

Notes

The ground cinnamon and cardamom can be adjusted to taste for a more or less spicy drink.

Cultural or Historical Background

The Passionate Sunset Cocktail is inspired by the warm and vibrant colors of an Andalusian sunset, combining Spanish flavors with a touch of French elegance through the use of Cointreau.