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Sunray
Citrusy, bourbon-laced and gently bittersweet with fresh zippy rich orange
Quentin Hickam Reed
21st December 2025 at 23:20
Made this as a Last Word style equal parts drink with OJ, Woodford, Grand Marnier, and Cocchi Americano. A delightful brunchy sipper that feels like a sidecar and a margarita had a very lovely baby.
21st November 2025 at 03:43
Loved this made with the Kina L'aero/Lillet split. Just tried with Bonal/Lillet and that's good also. Will try next with Cocchi Americano 20ml. I used Pierre Ferrand and want to try with Grand Marnier...some day.
21st November 2025 at 04:41
yeah I was just revisiting the white negroni with bonal/lillet split and it was absolutely superb. Spot on flavour depth and balance.
24th April 2025 at 16:04
A wonderful vintage cocktail, and one to surprise ppl with! Sweet fruit up front, backbone from bourbon and Cocchi Americano (in this case), freshened up by the bitter and herbal characters of the Kina L’aero d’Or and Americano. Superb balance 5 stars!
13th April at 06:24
I remember your compliment to my comment about the 2:1 Martini and I am duly obliged to return the favour to you. Absolutely spot on.
21st November 2025 at 03:43
☆☆☆☆☆
23rd May 2024 at 00:11
Since my wife is no fan of bitter drinks, I omitted the kina and doubled the Lillet Blanc instead. The drink came our great, and deserving of its name: fresh and bright, but with a sturdy bourbon foundation. One of the better orange juice drinks I've found.
28th March 2024 at 21:47
Jim Beam, Pierre Ferrand Curaçao, and Cocchi Americano. Very good, but the Curaçao takes over all the other ingredients.
25th May 2023 at 22:17
While I'm not entirely sure if it qualifies as a Kina aromatized wine, I used Sacred English Amber Vermouth in its stead. Regardless, it was excellent! Definitely a repeat.
8th June 2022 at 17:10
One of the more palatable oj drinks I've tried. Used Old Bardstown, Bauchant, Lillet Blanc, and Kina L'Aero d'Or. This will be a go-to when I'm trying to rid of that pesky unwanted oj. (8 Jun 2022, 1:10p)
17th February 2022 at 22:27
Great balance of bitter and sweet, and since I had some blood oranges...Red Sky cocktail.
20th May 2020 at 19:43
Made this one with Pierre Ferrand's Dry Curacao instead of Grand Marnier and it came out great. Great summer evening drink.