Amber Sunset Cocktail
About This Recipe
A warm, golden cocktail mixing amber rum with passion fruit juice and cinnamon syrup, finished with angostura bitters and freshly grated nutmeg.
Cocktails like the Amber Sunset Cocktail originated during Prohibition in the United States as a way to disguise alcoholic beverages.
Ingredients
- 1 oz amber rum
- 2 oz passion fruit juice
- 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
- 3 dash angostura bitters
- ice cubes
- fresh nutmeg, for grating
Instructions
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in amber rum, passion fruit juice, and cinnamon syrup.
- 3
Add three dashes of angostura bitters.
- 4
Shake well until chilled and combined.
- 5
Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- 6
Grate nutmeg over the top for a finishing touch.
Chef's Notes
This cocktail is gluten-free and can be easily modified to suit individual tastes and preferences.
Plating Tips
Serve in a rocks glass or coupe. A fresh grating of nutmeg on top adds aroma and visual appeal. Optionally garnish with a thin orange wheel or a cinnamon stick.