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Jamaican Sunset

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (18)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/4 fl oz Overproof white rum (unaged Jamaican/funky)
1 1/4 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
2 1/2 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)

How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Bliss Highball 36cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with orange slice wheel.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Jamaican Sunset contains 135 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 11.58% alc./vol. (23.16° proof)
  • 18.6 grams of pure alcohol
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Review

Overproof rum adds flavour and oomph to cranberry and orange juices.

Variations/similar cocktails

Based on vodka (rather rum) this becomes a Madras

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Comments & Discussion

John Hinojos Premium Member
For those who do not like the funk of Jamaican rum, you may want to try with an over proof white agricole rhum. I used Neisson Rhum Blac from Martinique at 110 per cent proof. While missing the touch of funk, the Martinique Sunset was refreshing.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
As a big rum drinker, this out unbelievable. It is very simple, and very dangerous. You MUST use the correct overproof rum. We used Wray and Nephew a Jamaican white at 126 proof. You need a white with some power and flavour. That hint of Jamaican funk does the trick. The only issue is that is drinks very easily. It tastes like a fruit punch, but do not be fooled, this is a drink with a big alcohol hit. Will definitely do again.
score: 3
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
John, I agree with your take, and I really wish I had Wray & Neph on hand. I used Plantation O.F.T.D. and was surprised how much I liked it. But I immediately thought W & N might go over better. Agreed on all points though.
score: 2