Description
Tropical paradise shines through this sweet sunrise mocktail recipe with layers of orange and grenadine dancing across ice-chilled glasses. Refreshing Caribbean flavors blend seamlessly, offering you a delightful non-alcoholic escape from ordinary beverages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (118 ml) orange pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) grenadine syrup
- 2–3 dashes orange bitters
- Ice
- 1 slice grapefruit, orange, or pineapple
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly chill a highball glass by filling it with ice cubes, creating an optimal serving temperature for the vibrant mocktail.
- Flavor Foundation: Infuse the ice with aromatic orange bitters, establishing a nuanced citrus undertone that will enhance the overall drinking experience.
- Liquid Composition: Cascade orange pineapple juice over the ice and bitters, filling the glass to about three-quarters capacity and forming a golden liquid base.
- Gradient Creation: Artfully drizzle grenadine syrup along the glass interior, allowing it to naturally descend and rise through the juice, generating a mesmerizing layered visual effect with deep red and bright orange hues.
- Garnish and Presentation: Adorn the glass rim with a fresh citrus slice – selecting from grapefruit, orange, or pineapple – to provide a decorative and aromatic finishing touch.
- Serving: Present the mocktail immediately, ensuring the ice remains cold and the distinct color layers are prominently visible, maximizing both aesthetic appeal and refreshing flavor profile.
Notes
- Chill Glass Technique: Completely fill the glass with ice before mixing to ensure the drink remains cold and maintains its vibrant layered appearance throughout serving.
- Bitters Precision: Use exactly 2-3 dashes of orange bitters to enhance the citrus undertones without overpowering the drink’s delicate flavor profile.
- Layering Strategy: Pour grenadine slowly along the glass edge to create a stunning gradient effect, allowing the syrup to naturally sink and rise through the juice.
- Garnish Selection: Choose fresh citrus slices that complement the drink’s flavor, ensuring the garnish looks visually appealing and adds a subtle aromatic touch to the mocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg