Sunset Boulevard

Name: Sunset Boulevard
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Denizen Rum Merchants Reserve 8 Year; 0.25 oz Fernet Branca; 1 oz Pineapple Gum Syrup; 0.25 oz Campari; 0.5 oz Lemon Juice

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By Aishwarya Chitta

Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.

Submitted on: February 11, 2026

Communal

Essentials

I would be remiss if I didn’t create a Tiki cocktail with this delicious bottle of rum from @denizenrum . The 8-year-old is a lovely base here as it’s dark enough to make its presence felt without overtaking the drink. Fernet Branca weaves in cool, herbal depth while Pineapple gum syrup softens the edges with lush fruit and silky texture. Campari cuts through with bracing bitterness, balancing out the sweetness and creating a sunset hued cocktail. The result is a Daiquiri that’s equal parts play...

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Denizen Rum Merchants Reserve 8 Year

0.25 oz
Fernet Branca

1 oz
Pineapple Gum Syrup

0.25 oz
Campari

0.5 oz
Lemon Juice

Instructions

Garnish

Mint Bouquet

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By Aishwarya Chitta

Mixology enthusiast

It all started when a dear friend gifted me the Drunken Botanist and that was all the push I needed to dive head first into the world of mixology! Being a firm believer in a rock-solid foundation, I completed the BarSmarts program to gain the basic knowledge required to start exploring this world. Having always been very passionate about food and an avid baker, I love to approach cocktails as a chef would- employing interesting techniques and sometimes very whacky ingredients to create libation...

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Add all ingredients to a shaker tin, fill with ice, and shake until chilled, about 25–30 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass. You could choose to double strain but I liked the effect of the tiny ice particles. Garnish with a mint bouquet. Enjoy!

Editor's Note

Denizen’s 8‑year reserve anchors a bitter‑herbal tiki twist, while pineapple gum syrup adds silky fruit to this sunset‑hued sip.

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Crafted Pour

13 April 2026

What a fascinating combination of flavors! The interplay between aged rum, pineapple, and two classic bitter liqueurs sounds incredibly complex and delicious. The mint bouquet garnish must provide a beautiful aroma to tie it all together. Cheers!