Tropical Nicaraguan Sunset Sour
A smooth and tangy sour cocktail balancing tropical fruit juices with a bright citrus twist and a smooth rum backbone. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together aged rum, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice 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 220 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 oz aged rum
- 1.25 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz agave nectar
- 0.5 oz egg white (optional)
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 for garnish pineapple leaf
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz aged rum, 1.25 oz fresh pineapple juice, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar, and 0.5 oz egg white (if using) into a cocktail shaker without ice for a dry shake.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create foam.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker until it is three-quarters full and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh pineapple leaf against the inside edge of the glass and resting a lemon twist on the rim, expressing oils over the surface before placing.









