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.