A Day at the Beach
A refreshing tropical cocktail that evokes the relaxation of a sunny shoreline. Sweet coconut rum and almond-flavored amaretto blend seamlessly with bright orange juice, finished with a sink of grenadine for a beautiful sunrise effect.
What it tastes like
The drink leads with an aroma of toasted coconut and sweet citrus. It has a dominant sugary profile featuring almond and orange juice flavors. The texture is viscous and pulpy from the large volume of juice and syrup. It finishes with a lingering sweetness and a mild tartness from the fruit garnish.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Coconut Rum1 oz
- Amaretto0.5 oz
- Orange Juice4 oz
- Grenadine0.5 oz
- Pineapple1 wedge
- Strawberry1 whole
Preparation
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2
Add the coconut rum, amaretto, and orange juice.
- 3
Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- 4
Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- 5
Slowly pour the grenadine near the edge of the glass so it sinks to the bottom.
- 6
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a fresh strawberry.
Substitutions
- Coconut RumDark Rum — This replaces the tropical coconut scent with deeper notes of molasses and oak.
- AmarettoOrgeat — This maintains the almond flavor while providing a more opaque, creamy mouthfeel.
- Orange JuicePineapple Juice — This increases the acidity and provides a frothier texture after shaking.
- GrenadineRaspberry Syrup — This offers a sharper, more natural berry flavor compared to the sugar-forward pomegranate syrup.
Variations
Spiced Beach
Substitute coconut rum with spiced rum to add notes of cinnamon and clove to the fruit profile.
Beach Spritz
Reduce the orange juice to 2 ounces and top the drink with 2 ounces of dry sparkling wine for a lighter, effervescent version.