Easy
Berry
3 minutes
Highball Glass
Ingredients
How to Make a Amber Glow
Bar tools you’ll need
Jigger
Bar Spoon
Knife
How to Mix
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Fill a Highball Glass with Ice Cubes.
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Pour Grenadine into the glass.
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Add Light Rum, Gin, and Lime Juice.
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Top up with Soda Water.
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Stir with a Bar Spoon to combine.
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Garnish with a Pineapple wedge.
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Sip and enjoy!
All about the Amber Glow Cocktail
The Amber Glow is a colorful, spirit-forward cocktail that brings together Grenadine, Light Rum, Gin, and Lime Juice, crowned with a generous pour of Soda Water. It’s served in a Highball Glass over Ice Cubes and finished with fresh Pineapple. This approachable yet impressive creation stands out for its lively interplay of citrus, berry, and herbal flavors. The Amber Glow Drink is easy to prepare and always makes a statement at home gatherings or casual nights in.
The Amber Glow opens with juicy berries and is lifted by a subtile herbal note. Each sip feels sunny, balanced, and effortlessly harmonious.
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Ice It Right (Pro Texture Hack)
Start with Cracked or Crushed Ice for quicker chilling and better flavor layering, then top with whole Ice Cubes for a crisp finish and lasting cold. -
Grenadine Glow-Up (Secret Sweetness Layering)
Use Artisanal Grenadine and pour it slow, or add a dash of Falernum or Orgeat for nutty depth and a lovely ombre look in your Amber Glow. -
Spirit Precision (Balance the Booze Bite)
Measure each Ingredient carefully. Add a splash of Elderflower Liqueur for a subtle floral thread that links every flavor in the Amber Glow Drink. -
Soda & Stir Mastery (Fizz That Lasts)
Use near-freezing Soda Water and stir gently with your Bar Spoon. Toss in a Rosemary Sprig during the stir to amplify herbal aromas without muting bubbles. -
Garnish Game-Changer (Aroma Bomb)
Try a Torched Pineapple Wheel with a Luxardo Cherry and Lime Wheel, or for a seasonal change, use Dehydrated Blood Orange to elevate both the look and the citrus punch.
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Smoky Pineapple Twist
Char a Pineapple wheel with a kitchen torch before garnishing to add a hint of smokiness that pairs with the herbal and berry notes. -
Citrus Elegance
Skewer a Luxardo Cherry with a Lime Wheel for a bright finish and extra aroma as you sip your Amber Glow. -
Herbal Boost
Drop a fresh Rosemary Sprig in the Highball Glass to complement the gin’s herbal side and create an aromatic experience as you lift the glass. -
Seasonal Garnish
For a deeper citrus note and visual pop, garnish with a Dehydrated Blood Orange slice, accentuating the amber tones in the Amber Glow Drink.
Amber Glow FAQ
The Amber Glow stands out because it blends berry, citrus, and herbal notes with the smoothness of Light Rum and Gin, while Grenadine creates a multi-layered flavor that’s anything but ordinary.
The Amber Glow is served in a Highball Glass over Ice Cubes and garnished with Pineapple, making it both simple and visually striking.
For an Amber Glow, choose a quality Light Rum for a smooth, clean backbone that lets the citrus and berry notes shine.
The Amber Glow balances fruity, citrus, and herbal flavors, with a noticeable berry sweetness from Grenadine and an herbal whisper from Gin.
No special skills are needed to make an Amber Glow. Simple tools like a Jigger, Bar Spoon, and Highball Glass make it accessible for anyone to craft at home.
