Description
The Hot Mess Sunset Cocktail is a bold, layered drink that looks like a tropical sunset and tastes like summer in a glass. With juicy mango, rich berry liqueurs, and peachy sweetness, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser—perfect for warm evenings, parties, or when you just need a little vacation in a glass. Serve it with a chili-sugar rim for a fun spicy twist. You’ll be making this one on repeat!
Ingredients
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¾ oz blackberry or cherry liqueur (base layer)
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¾ oz raspberry liqueur (middle layer)
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1 oz peach schnapps
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3 oz mango juice (or enough to top the drink)
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Ice (enough to fill a tall glass)
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Fresh raspberries or blackberries (for garnish)
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Orange or lemon slices (for garnish)
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Optional: Tajín or chili-sugar (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
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Rim the glass (optional): Run a citrus wedge around the rim and dip into Tajín or chili-sugar mix.
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Add ice: Fill a tall glass with ice to the top.
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Pour the base: Add ¾ oz blackberry or cherry liqueur to the bottom of the glass. Let it settle.
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Layer the raspberry: Slowly pour ¾ oz raspberry liqueur over the back of a spoon to form the middle layer.
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Mix the top layer: In a shaker, combine 1 oz peach schnapps with 3 oz mango juice. Shake or stir gently.
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Top the cocktail: Slowly pour the mango-peach mixture over the spoon onto the top of the drink.
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Garnish: Add fresh berries and a slice of lemon or orange. Serve with a straw or stir stick.
Notes
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Juice swaps: No mango? Try pineapple, guava, or orange juice.
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Non-alcoholic version: Replace liqueurs with berry syrups and peach nectar, then top with sparkling water.
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Spicy variation: Add a few drops of hot sauce to the mango juice or infuse schnapps with jalapeño.
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Batch tip: Want to serve a crowd? Multiply the ingredients and layer each glass individually for best results.
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Pro tip: Chill all ingredients and the glass for clean layers and a slower melt.