Puerto Rican Sunset
A tropical blend of citrus and dark rum with a vibrant hibiscus garnish, capturing the essence of coastal Puerto Rico. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Dark rum, Fresh lime juice, Orange bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Dark rum
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz Hibiscus syrup (simple syrup infused with dried hibiscus flowers)
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 1 oz Chilled pineapple juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz hibiscus syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters, and 1 oz chilled pineapple juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the shaker is frosty. Strain into a chilled coupe glass over a single large ice cube.
- Step 3: Garnish with a thin slice of pineapple floated on the surface and a hibiscus flower tied to a cinnamon stick, resting on the rim.
