In a couple months, there is going to be a once in a lifetime event just a couple hundred miles away from us – a Total Solar Eclipse. This event is extra unique in the fact that it is actually going to be visible across the entire continental United States.
While thinking about what sort of things I could do to commemorate this event, I decided to come up with this delicious Total Solar Eclipse Drink.Even if you aren’t near the path of totality, all of the continental US will see at least a 50% eclipseso everybody can celebrate!
Update: This post was originally written for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. While the path is different for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, this co*cktail recipe is still delicious and the perfect way to enjoy the event.
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Total Solar Eclipse co*cktail Recipe
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A celebratory co*cktail for the total solar eclipse which will be visible across the continental United States August 21, 2017.
Author: Kendra
Recipe type: co*cktail
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Sparkling Clementine or Orange Pop
- 1.5 ounces Dark Rum
- Orange Slice for Garnish
Instructions
- Pour Sparkling Clementine or Orange Pop over Ice in a co*cktail glass
- Gently pour dark rum on top
- Garnish with an orange slice
The total solar eclipse happens here on the west coast approximately 10:15am so it will be a little early to enjoy it during the eclipse; however, it would be a fun way to kick off the party the night before. For those of you on the east coast, it is more mid afternoon so you could definitely enjoy this while waiting for totality.
The dark rum floater casts the perfect dark shadow across the bright orange sparkling beverage. Plus the flavors of the rum blend nicely into the sweet orange soda.
I’m having such a fun time planning for our total solar eclipse adventure. If you are going to be watching from any place in the continental US, make sure to check out this post on some items to pick up from Amazon for safe viewing. Where are you going to watch the total solar eclipse?
Watch the video below to watch me make this layered total solar eclipse co*cktail.
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Comments
Jaelan says
I love citrus in booze. I need to look up where the Solar Eclipse will be visible. I’d love to see it!
Jessica Holoka says
Oh I bet this is awesome! I love citrus drinks!
Camille Gabel says
This is such a fun drink! We won’t be near the total eclipse, but at least we can have a little fun at home with this drink.
Whitney Cornelison says
That’s such a fun drink!
Courtney says
I’m into this delicious drink!
This is such a cool idea!!!!!!
Yum, this sounds like just what I need!!
Carly Anderson says
YUM! This looks delish!
Christa says
This looks so good!
Hilary says
Such a pretty drink!!!
LIsa says
Oh this is the perfect addition to our Total Solar Eclipse party! I’ll have to serve this while we watch! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Lisa at Dreams and CaffeineCathy Lawdanski says
Beautiful to look at and sounds delicious! Pinning!
Sandra L Garth says
Perfect idea for the event and I may need to practice the recipe a few times before then!
Alison's Allspice says
I love that you have a food commemorative for the eclipse! I can’t wait to see it, and try your co*cktail. Pinned for later, Thanks!
Christine says
After a hot day gardening, that is just what I need!
This looks so gorgeous! Thank you for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Monika Dabrowski says
Thank you for sharing this beautiful co*cktail recipes with Fiesta Friday:)
Sarah says
Yum! Need to try it with the Total Eclipse Moonshine from Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, KY (Eclipseville!).
In my mind, this is being served at a “Mad Men”-esque super chic solar eclipse party. OBVIOUSLY, the life in my mind is way better than my real life.
Bridgette says
Was so excited to come across this recipe on Pinterest. Plan to serve at our Total Eclipse Party next week. Looking forward to trying it out this weekend as a trial run. 😉
Susan says
Love this co*cktail! I was looking for ‘Eclipse drinks’ and this was one that came up. I wanted something simple and this has only 2 ingredients plus the orange slice. I bought the orange soda pop and a black rum, and the two make for a delicious drink! Will definitely be keeping this on file for the total eclipse we’ll be having in Texas in 2024!
