California Dreamin'

This refreshing and layered cocktail is the perfect drink for a summer evening. With a delightful blend of dark rum, light rum, coconut rum, and fruit juices, it's a cool and balanced concoction that will transport you to the shores of California. The hint of grenadine and vermouth adds a touch of complexity, while the garnish of maraschino cherry, lemon slice, and orange slice enhances its visual appeal. Sip on this delightful cocktail while facing west and let the California sunset inspire you.

California Dreamin'

A refreshing and layered cocktail with dark rum, light rum, coconut rum, fruit juices, grenadine, and vermouth, garnished with maraschino cherry, lemon slice, and orange slice.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 ice cubes
  • 1 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz light rum
  • 1 oz coconut rum
  • 2 dashes grenadine syrup
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • Dash of lemon juice
  • Dash of dry vermouth
  • 1 maraschino cherry
  • 1 lemon slice
  • 1 orange slice

Instructions

  1. Place ice cubes into a highball glass or hurricane glass.
  2. Gently pour in the dark rum, light rum, coconut rum, grenadine, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and vermouth one after another in order to create a layered effect in the glass.
  3. Garnish with a maraschino cherry, lemon slice, and orange slice.