Very few sights are better than the sun shinning on the ocean as you drive by it on the coast. Well imagine having that amazing view contained with a glass and being able to drink it. This is the Pacific Sunshine.
One thing I have discovered since experimenting with drinks making is that Tequila and sour go hand in hand. I cannot put my finger on it, but they seem to both balance each other out so well. The Pacific Sunshine is a perfect example of a drink that follows the 2:1:1 ratio rule of drinks making. That is that most cocktails are made of two parts (ounces) spirits one part sweet and one-part sour . What this does is balances your spirits well with your acids and sugars in your drink. I will hopefully be doing articles in the future talking more about the theory side of drinks making to help you understand these concepts more.
I have drunk similar drinks to the Pacific Sunshine in the past, one more notably called “the big blue” which also had a prominent sour taste to it (it sorts of tasted like a sour blue Jolly Rancher). This flavour in both drinks no doubt derives from the use of sour mix which is a useful ingredient to have made ready at home from fresh as it comes up in many recipes. Keep an eye out for the article on creating sour mix quickly from home and its uses which we will be posting soon. For now he is the recipe for the Pacific Sunshine.
Ingredients
2 oz (60ml) Tequila
1 oz (30ml) blue Curacao
1 oz (30ml) Sour Mix
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Preparation
Add a few ice cubes into an old-fashioned low-ball glass.
Add all the ingredients into an ice filled shaker.
Shake for 10-15 seconds.
Strain and pour into your glass.
Further Information
When it comes to the bitters in this drink, you can use any of your preference. I would suggest a citrus flavoured bitter such as orange or lemon. These flavours match the sour flavour and tone of the drink so it works better than a normal aromatic bitter would.
I have not included a garnish in the photo, but you might want to garnish this drink with a lime or lemon slice. You could also rim the edge of your glass with the citrus juices of your garnish to intensify the citrus taste of the Pacific Sunshine.
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