Puesta de sol

Name: Puesta de Sol Sunset Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Don Julio Reposado Tequila; Fresh Orange Juice; Ground Turmeric; Pink Peppercorns; Orange Blossom Water; Orange Slice Garnish

Tequila

Prep time: 10 mins

Author: The Bar Team

A glass of orange cocktail garnished with an orange slice and red peppercorns sits next to a bottle of Don Julio tequila.

A tequila sunset with Don Julio

Puesta de sol (or puesta del sol) means “sunset” in Spanish, and this sunset drink is a great accompaniment to the Tequila Sunrise. Our Puesta de Sol recipe, inspired by Don Julio, is made from orange juice, turmeric and blanco tequila, garnished with a slice of orange.

True to its name, the orange and reddish hue creates the Puesta de Sol’s signature look, that of a beautiful sunset. In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of the Tequila Sunset, a.k.a. the Puesta de Sol cocktail.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:

Don Julio Reposado Tequila
1.5oz
Fresh Orange Juice
3oz
Ground Turmeric
0.5 tsp
Pink Peppercorns
To taste
Orange Blossom Water
1 dash
Orange Slice Garnish

Method

Step 1
Add pink peppercorns into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle.
Step 2
Add the tequila, orange juice, turmeric and orange blossom water to the cocktail shaker, followed by ice.
Step 3
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds and pour into a rocks glass.
Step 4
Garnish with an orange slice.

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Although less well-known than its sunrise cousin, this refreshing-tasting cocktail is perfect for sipping as you watch the sun sink beneath the horizon.

A glass of orange-colored drink with ice cubes, garnished with an orange slice and red peppercorns.

In this recipe

Don Julio

Tequila Don Julio Resposado

750ml

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Gunmetal Mixologist Barware Set

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Caldera Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Four

What does a Puesta de Sol taste like?

While you could use any tequila, we recommend Don Julio Reposado Tequila for its smooth and clean taste, perfect for mixing in cocktails. Orange juice gives the Puesta de Sol a tangy, slightly sweet flavor. Turmeric gives the cocktail a spicy kick, balanced out by the refreshing orange blossom water.