Description
This vibrant and refreshing Sunrise Mocktail is a non-alcoholic drink made with just two simple ingredients—orange juice and grenadine. Perfect for brunches, baby showers, or any festive gathering, it delivers a sweet, citrusy flavor with a stunning layered visual that mimics a sunrise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orange juice (pulp-free): Provides a sweet, citrusy base with a bright flavor.
- 1 oz grenadine: Adds a rich red color and sweet contrast, creating the iconic sunrise effect.
- 1 orange slice (optional garnish): Enhances aroma and visual appeal.
- 1 maraschino cherry (optional garnish): Adds a sweet finishing touch and vibrant color.
- Ice: Keeps the drink chilled and helps maintain the layered look.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice to chill the drink and slow mixing.
- Pour in 8 oz of orange juice, leaving space at the top for grenadine.
- Slowly pour 1 oz grenadine over the back of a spoon into the glass to create the sunrise gradient.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
- Serve immediately without stirring to maintain the layered appearance.
Notes
- Use pulp-free orange juice for the best visual presentation.
- Pour grenadine slowly for a cleaner, more defined gradient effect.
- To make a fizzy version, add sparkling water or club soda.
- Best served immediately for optimal appearance and flavor separation.
- You can adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing grenadine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg