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Sunray

Aperitivo/aperitif · Bittersweet (e.g. Negroni)

4.5 70 ratings

Ingredients

2/3 oz Bourbon whiskey
2/3 oz Grand Marnier
1/3 oz Aromatized wine
1/3 oz Blanc quinquina/kina
3/4 oz Orange juice

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

18.3% alc./vol. · 1.2 standard drinks · 141 calories

History

Citrusy, bourbon, bittersweet with fresh, rich orange.

The Sunray first appeared in William James "Billy" Tarling's 1937 Café Royal Bar Book, where "A. L. Jones" is credited with its invention. J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails brought this drink to attention, suggesting the use of Cocchi Americano to replace the Kina Lillet found in the original 1937 recipe. SUNRAY Invented by A. L. Jones 1/4 Grand Marnier. 1/4 Bourbon Whiskey. 1/4 Lillet. 1/4 Orange Juice. Shake.

Created by A. L. Jones