The Sunset Outlaw Cocktail Recipe | Building A Drink

Fill a shaker with ice. Add mezcal, pineapple juice, Aperol, lime juice, chili liqueur, agave nectar, and smoked salt. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with the grilled pineapple and torched rosemary sprig.

A bold and daring fusion of fire and fruit, The Sunset Outlaw rides the line between smoky sophistication and untamed tropical flair. With each sip, you’re transported to the edge of a desert mesa at golden hour—where the dry heat of the West meets the lush breeze of distant isles. The mezcal brings a campfire smokiness that speaks of outlaws and open skies, while pineapple and Aperol add a sun-kissed sweetness layered with bitter citrus intrigue. A touch of ancho chili liqueur delivers a slow-building warmth, like the smoldering aftermath of a duel at dusk. Finished with lime and agave for a punchy balance, and anchored by a dash of smoked salt, this cocktail is equal parts renegade and refined. It’s not just a drink—it’s a moment: bold, complex, and fleeting, like the last light of day before the stars take over.