Atlantic Sun
The Atlantic Sun is a medium vodka tropical cocktail, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 82 out of 100
- Sweet
- 94 out of 100
- Fruity
- 57 out of 100
- Boozy
- 34 out of 100
How to make an Atlantic Sun
To make an Atlantic Sun, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: ⅔ oz vodka, ⅔ oz Southern Comfort, ⅔ oz passion fruit syrup, 2 oz sweet and sour and 1 dash club soda.
You'll need
Pairs well with: Passion fruit syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add vodka, Southern Comfort, passion fruit syrup and sweet and sour to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with club soda.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
Why shake? Sweet and sour needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Atlantic Sun questions
What does an Atlantic Sun taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Atlantic Sun?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
How do I make a pitcher of Atlantic Suns?
For 6 drinks, mix 4¼ oz vodka, 4¼ oz Southern Comfort, 4¼ oz passion fruit syrup and 12 oz sweet and sour in a jug and chill it. Add 5 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Top each glass with club soda as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Atlantic Sun in?
A highball glass.