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Summer Sunset Cocktail

Refreshingly Fruity Summer Sunset Cocktail for Hot Days

The Summer Sunset Cocktail is a refreshing, fruity drink perfect for hot days, blending sweet and tangy flavors for a crowd-pleasing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1/2 cup plain vodka can substitute with white rum
  • 1/4 cup peach schnapps can substitute with raspberry schnapps
Mix
  • 3 cups cold lemonade can substitute with limeade
  • 2 cups cold orange juice can substitute with tangerine juice
  • 2 cups cold cranberry juice can substitute with pineapple or mango juice
Chilling
  • to taste ice cubes essential for chilling the cocktail

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Measuring cup
  • spoon
  • glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by filling a large pitcher with ice cubes, about a quarter full, to keep your Summer Sunset Cocktail perfectly chilled.
  2. Pour in ½ cup of plain vodka, followed by ¼ cup of peach schnapps. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Fill the pitcher halfway with cold lemonade and stir well for about 10-15 seconds.
  4. Add 2 cups of cold orange juice and 2 cups of cold cranberry juice, stirring gently.
  5. For an elegant touch, garnish with fresh orange slices.
  6. Pour the Summer Sunset Cocktail into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve fresh and adjust sweetness or tartness to taste. Add ice only to serving glasses to prevent dilution.

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