Bellagio Resort & Casino Sunsplash Cocktail

Submitted by Penny Stettinius

"This refreshing drink was invented by Tony Abou-Ganim, Master Mixologist, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The colors remind me of sunset, and the taste is out of this world!"

 

• Ready In: 6mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 ounces stolichnaya ohranj vodka
• 1⁄2 ounce Cointreau liqueur
• 1 1⁄2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 1⁄2 ounces cranberry juice
• 1 ounce fresh sour mix

directions

1. Add above ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass; shake until well-blended, strain into an ice-filled tumbler.
2. Garnish with a slice of orange and a spiral of lemon.
3. *Simple syrup can be easily made by dissolving 1 part superfine sugar in 1 part boiling water and allowed to cool.
4. Mixing 2 parts freshly squeezed lemon juice to 1 part simple syrup with ½ teaspoon egg whites can easily make fresh sour.

Reviews

[Sherrybeth]

Oh my goodness gracious...this was magnificent. I mixed up enough for 8 people. I would have provided a picture of how nice they looked, but by the time I got back onto the patio, they had all been sucked down except mine!!! I would highly recommend this recipe!!!!