Drinks Guide
RumCarbonated lime sodaLemonadeGuava nectarGrenadine syrup
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Cuban Sunset

Made with rum, served in a highball glass.

45 ml / 1 1/2 ozRum, preferably white rum
90 ml / 3 ozCarbonated lime soda
40 ml / 1 1/4 ozLemonade
40 ml / 1 1/4 ozGuava nectar
20 ml / 3/4 ozGrenadine syrup
Lemon slice

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Mix lime soda, lemonade, guava nectar, and grenadine syrup.
  3. Pour rum over ice, then layer the mixture on top.
  4. Garnish with a half-slice of lemon.

About the Cuban Sunset

The Cuban Sunset is a tall, layered sour drink based on rum. Its sweet-tart tropical character comes from guava nectar, lime soda, lemonade, and grenadine.

History

Originated in Havana or Varadero as a variation of traditional Cuban guava-based drinks. Often served as a pre-dinner drink in Cuba.

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