About the Recipe
Some drinks feel like a warm breeze — Casablanca Sunset is one of them. This cocktail brings together citrus, rose, and pomegranate for a refreshing twist with just enough floral to feel fancy, but not fussy. It's what you'd sip while spilling tea and planning your next (imaginary) desert escape.
Ingredients
1½ oz vodka (or gin for a botanical touch)
1 oz pomegranate juice
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz rose water simple syrup (1:1 sugar + water + dash of rose water)
Splash of soda water or tonic
Optional: 2 dashes orange blossom water (for fragrance)
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Shake vodka, pomegranate, lemon juice, and rose syrup with ice.
Step 2
Strain into an ice-filled glass.
Step 3
Top with soda water or tonic.
Step 4
Give it a gentle stir and inhale deeply before sipping (trust me).
Tips
Zero-proof: Skip the vodka and add more soda water + a dash of elderflower cordial
Floral note: Go light on the rose water — a little goes a long way
Pair with: Sunset chats, golden light selfies, or daydreaming about Marrakech
Mood boost: Add a twist of orange peel or a few pomegranate arils for flair
Serving Tips
Glass: Short tumbler or Moroccan tea glass
Garnish: Edible rose petal, lemon twist, or a few pomegranate seeds
Vibe: Linen shirt half-buttoned, gold jewelry catching the light, playlist humming with oud-inspired chill beats