As the celestial display of a solar eclipse draws near, anticipation fills the air, accompanied by a sense of wonder and mystique. Whether you’re gathering with friends or observing it in solitude, a carefully crafted cocktail enhances the experience.
From the subtle dance of flavors to the vibrant colors reminiscent of the sun’s corona, these cocktails offer a delightful accompaniment to the cosmic event.
As the moon gracefully obscures the sun on April 8, casting a temporary shadow upon the earth, it’s a moment of reflection and awe-inspiring beauty. Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast or revel in the universe’s magic, the solar eclipse presents a rare opportunity to pause, contemplate, and celebrate the wonders of the cosmos.
And what better way to mark this occasion than with a selection of creative cocktails designed to elevate your eclipse-viewing experience? The below six cocktails are sure to help.
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Kraken Alexander
Ingredients:
- 1½ parts of Kraken® Black Spiced Rum
- 1 part of Crème de Cacao
- 1½ parts of oat milk or cream
- Garnish with grated nutmeg
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing tin and shake vigorously with ice.
- Fine-strain and serve in a chilled cocktail glass.
Blood Orange Mezcalita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. of Desolas Mezcal
- 1 oz. of fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz. of fresh blood orange juice
- ½ oz. of Campari
- ¾ oz. of Cointreau or agave nectar
Directions:
- Shake & pour over ice.
- Garnish with a Tajin salt rim and/or orange wedge.
Kraken Mai Tai
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Kraken® Black Spiced Rum
- ½ part Orange Curaçao
- ¾ parts Lime Juice
- ¼ part Orgeat
- ¼ part Ginger Syrup
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients (except rum) in a shaker, add ice, and shake.
- Dump into a large rocks glass and top with crushed ice.
- Finish the drink by topping with rum.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and freshly grated nutmeg.
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Desolas Sol
Ingredients:
- 1½ oz. of Desolas Mezcal
- ¼ oz. of Campari
- ¼ oz. of Lemon juice
- 1 oz. of Tangerine juice
- ¼ oz. of Agave nectar
- Top of tonic water
Directions:
- Combine Desolas Mezcal with fresh tangerine juice, a touch of Campari, lime juice, and agave.
- Top with premium tonic water.
Krakhattan
Ingredients:
- 1½ parts of Kraken® Black Spiced Rum
- 1 part Sweet Vermouth
- ½ part of Applejack
- 1 dash of Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash of orange bitters
- Garnish with a brandied cherry
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
- Stir with ice and strain.
Brulot Black Manhattan
Ingredients:
- ¾ oz. of Grand Brulot
- 1 oz. of Bourbon
- 1 oz. of Sweet Vermouth
- 3 dashes of orange bitters
Directions:
- In a mixing glass, stir all the ingredients.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice or serve up neat.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and two cocktail cherries.
Bloody Orange
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. blood orange juice
- ½ oz. lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2 oz. Branson Phantom VS Cognac
Directions:
- Shake with ice and strain.
- Pour into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a blood orange wedge and mint.
