Cocktails

Sunburn

Sunburn is an alcoholic cocktail built on Hot Shot Tropical Fruit Liqueur. It leans fruit and passionfruit. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 10% ABV and roughly 206 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic10% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

206 kcalCalories

10%ABV

21.9gSugar

29.1gCarbs

0.67Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients, uses syrup

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozHot Shot Tropical Fruit LiqueurLiqueur Modifier
2.0 ozGrapefruit JuiceJuice

How to Make It

Pour over ice in a Highball glass.Pour
Fill with club soda.Fill
Add a dash of grenadine for color.Add

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

FruitPassionfruit

Supporting notes

Pineapple Sweet Tropical Bitter Citrus

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

TropicalSuggested from its tropical and pineapple notes.
SummerSuggested from its tropical and citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Tropical Food Spicy FoodGrilled Seafood

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Grapefruit Juice2.0 oz

Orange JuiceNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use the same amount, then add lime or lemon if it needs more bite.
What changes: Orange juice can replace grapefruit juice only if a sweeter, softer citrus result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Sunburn?: The Sunburn is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 10.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 206 calories.
What does a Sunburn taste like?: Sunburn has a flavour profile featuring Fruit, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Sunburn?: Sunburn pairs well with Tropical Food, Spicy Food, Grilled Seafood. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Sunburn?: The Sunburn has an ABV of approximately 10.0%. That's approximately 0.67 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 206 kcal, 21.9g sugar, 29.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Sunburn typically served?: Sunburn is often suggested for Summer, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Sunburn?: If you enjoy Sunburn, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Sunburn at home?: Yes. The Sunburn uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Sunburn with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.