Ocean Sunset Cocktail Recipe
If you love beautiful drinks, you will love the Ocean Sunset cocktail.
There’s nothing quite like watching the sun dip beneath the waves—colors bleeding across the sky in a dazzling blend of gold, coral, and deep blue.
Now imagine capturing that exact moment in a glass.
Meet the Ocean Sunset, a stunning layered cocktail that’s as refreshing as it is beautiful.
This drink is the perfect blend of tropical vibes and visual drama, making it a showstopper for beach parties, summer evenings, or anytime you want to escape to the shoreline with a sip.
The Perfect Summer Cocktail
Want a pretty, easy-to-make taste of the tropics? Look no further than the Ocean Sunset drink.
We all know the classic Tequila Sunrise – thing of this drink as a evening twist on that beautiful drink.
Not only is the Ocean Sunset a visual masterpiece, but the flavors are perfectly balanced—bright citrus from the orange juice and curaçao, a whisper of warmth from the rum, and the sweet finish of grenadine.
It’s a tropical vacation in every sip.
Whether you’re hosting friends or just treating yourself to a quiet evening on the porch, this cocktail is guaranteed to steal the show—and maybe a few hearts.
Cheers to sunsets, sea breezes, and the perfect drink to toast them with.
The ingredients are simple and fun –
Ingredients:
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- White rum – smooth and subtle, like a sea breeze
- Orange juice – sweet and citrusy, the flavor of golden sunlight
- Blue Curaçao – a hint of orange flavor with that unmistakable ocean hue
- Grenadine – rich, red, and syrupy, it sinks to create that “sunset” glow
- Slice of orange
- Ice
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How To Make An Ocean Sunrise Drink
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Pour in the white rum and orange juice.
Give it a quick stir to combine.
Slowly pour the blue curaçao over the back of a spoon so it floats gently and settles into a gradient.
Finally, drizzle the grenadine down the side of the glass.
Watch it sink and streak like a fiery sun melting into the sea.
Top your cocktail with a slice of orange.

Ocean Sunset Cocktail
A vibrant tropical cocktail with white rum, orange juice, blue curaçao, and grenadine—layered to look like a stunning ocean sunset in your glass.
Ingredients
- 1 oz White rum
- 2 oz Orange juice
- ½ oz Blue Curaçao
- ½ oz Grenadine
- One slice of orange
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour in the white rum and orange juice over ice.
- Give it a quick stir to combine.
- Slowly pour the Blue Curaçao over the back of a spoon so it floats gently and settles into a gradient.
- Finally, drizzle the grenadine down the side of the glass.
- Garnish your cocktail with a slice of orange.