Sunflower Cocktail, Inspired by Post Malone

The Sunflower Cocktail is inspired by Post Malone’s song of the same name and his alleged drink of choice, the Screwdriver. Like Malone, the Sunflower Cocktail takes a blend of different “genres” to create a unique flare. Mixing the concept of a classic Screwdriver Highball with the less acidic elements of a Cosmopolitan results in a delightful cocktail you’re sure to adore.

What is the Song Sunflower by Post Malone For?

The song Sunflower by Post Malone and featuring Swae Lee coincides with the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It plays a significant role in moving the movie along. It really captures the essence of Miles Morales’ journey as he discovers his Spider-Man identity. The song’s themes of hope, perseverance, and staying true to oneself resonate with Miles’ story, making it a perfect soundtrack to his journey. Outside of the movie, Sunflower was a massive commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the most popular songs of 2018 and 2019.

Sunflower Cocktail, Inspired by Post Malone

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• Author: Sarah Cascone

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Description

A bright, Screwdriver-inspired cocktail for one of the most energetic singers out there.

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Ingredients

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• 3 oz fresh squeezed Cara Cara orange juice (about 2 smallish Cara Cara oranges)
  
• 2 oz Tito’s Vodka
  
• ½ oz lemon simple syrup
• 1 oz Cointreau
  
• Club soda
  
• Dehydrated orange slice for garnish

For the lemon simple syrup:

• 2 lemons (medium/large in size), 1 zested, both juiced
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1 cup sugar

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Instructions

1. Add ice to a mixing glass.
2. Squeeze the Cara Cara oranges over the ice.
3. Add the vodka, lemon simple, and Cointreau.
4. Stir the ingredients together and then use a Hawthorne strainer to pour the cocktail over ice in a rocks glass.
5. Top with club soda.
6. Add a dehydrated orange slice to the rim of the glass.

For the lemon simple syrup:

1.  In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
3. Add the zest from 1 lemon, the juice from both lemons, and then add 2 halves of the non-zested lemons into the liquid.
4. Allow the syrup to come to room temperature.
5. Once the syrup is completely cooled, strain using a fine mesh strainer into a container. While straining, do not press on the lemons.
6. Refrigerate. This lemon simple syrup will last up to 2 weeks as is in the refrigerator, or if you add a tablespoon of vodka or rum, it will last longer.

Try these other cocktails inspired by musical artists:

Typical Average Cocktail, inspired by Ed Sheeran

Crush Cocktail, inspired by Dave Matthews Band

Summer’s In Your Blood Cocktail, inspired by Boygenius

Lover Cocktail, inspired by Taylor Swift

Recipe by Sarah Cascone
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce
Story by Star Laliberte

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