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Built · 1 serving

L.A. Sunrise

A balanced built cocktail combining vodka, banana liqueur, orange juice.

Short answer

L.A. Sunrise is a built cocktail made with vodka, banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum, lime, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHurricane
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

L.A. Sunrise ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
L.A. Sunrise ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Banana liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Orange Juice60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Pineapple Juice60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Dark Rum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime1 piece———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: One small thin lime wheel and one small cocktail cherry

Method

How to make L.A. Sunrise

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the hurricane, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One small thin lime wheel and one small cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum, lime, cocktail cherry accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled hurricane.

  4. 04

    Chill a hurricane glass and fill it with fresh clear cubed ice. Add the vodka, banana liqueur, fresh orange juice, and pineapple juice, stir from the bottom until evenly chilled, float the dark rum slowly across the surface, then place exactly one small thin lime wheel and one small dark-red cocktail cherry together at the rim.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with One small thin lime wheel and one small cocktail cherry and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does L.A. Sunrise taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

L.A. Sunrise questions

What is in a L.A. Sunrise?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum, lime, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a L.A. Sunrise take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a L.A. Sunrise prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a hurricane. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a L.A. Sunrise alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B066https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=468 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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