ahhh... sunsets!

There is nothing more peaceful than a beautiful sunset along with a special drink.  At one time, Big Guy would have added a cigar while we walked the beach looking for shark’s teeth and seashells.

We were fortunate my parents owned a place in Florida so we could enjoy many sunsets.  In our time there, we were fond of going to the local restaurant and ordering our favorite “boat drink.”  My favorite was a mango and orange juice drink.

Once we returned to the Lou, I was determined to recreate my version of the drink especially for those hot summer nights. So, here is the basic recipe:

​Manasota Sunset
2 ounces of Tequila
3 ounces of Orange Juice
2 scoops of Mango Sorbet (*)
1-2 pours of Grenadine
Pinch of Salt
(*) The sorbet is used to keep your drink cool, but mango sorbet is not always easy to find in St. Louis.  I have used Mango Orange Juice, or more recently, Mango Juice Bars since the popsicle stick can double as a swizzle for the drink.
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So, a toast to you and cool summer drinks!  

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