Summer Sunset Cocktail
The Summer Sunset Cocktail is a fruity, vibrant drink made with raspberry vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice, and lemonade—perfect for warm evenings and backyard gatherings.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Cocktail shaker (or a mason jar with a lid)
- Strainer
- Measuring jigger
- Pitcher (if making for a crowd)
- Long spoon or skewer for gentle mixing
Ingredients
- 1 oz. raspberry vodka
- 1 oz. peach schnapps
- 2 oz. orange juice
- 2 oz. cranberry juice
- 2 oz. cold lemonade
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
- Small American flag toothpicks optional – festive touch!
Instructions
- Fill your glass with ice to the top. This helps separate the layers.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine raspberry vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and lemonade. Give it a good shake for about 10 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Slowly pour the cranberry juice down the inside edge of the glass. It should settle at the bottom and give that “sunset” effect.
- Garnish with a slice of orange, a cherry, and a tiny American flag if you’re serving it for the 4th of July!