The Tropical Sunrise Mocktail
The Tropical Sunrise Mocktail isn’t just beautiful; its sweet, fruity notes perfectly balance the citrus, making it a sophisticated non-alcoholic option for any occasion.
Equipment
- A handheld citrus juicer wrings out every last drop of flavor—consider the sturdy Zulay Kitchen Metal 2-in-1 Lemon Squeeze model.
- A long bar spoon like the Briout Bar Spoon Cocktail Mixing Stirrers. lets you pour grenadine gently and layer like a pro.
- Tall, crystal-clear glasses like the JoyJolt Faye 13oz Highball Glasses easily show off that gradient.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chilled 100 % fresh orange juice
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water or club soda
- 2 Tbsp grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
- 2 fresh orange slices garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glasses. Fill two tall JoyJolt Faye glasses halfway with ice cubes.Pro Tip: Pre-chilling your glasses and ingredients will keep the mocktail colder for longer and prevent dilution.
- Add the Orange Juice. Pour the chilled orange juice over the ice, filling each glass about halfway.You should see the outside of the glass begin to frost slightly.
- Top with Sparkling Water. Slowly pour the sparkling water to fill. Stir once very gently.For perfect layers, pour it gently over the back of a spoon held just above the orange juice. This disperses the liquid gently, preventing it from mixing.
- Create the Sunrise. Tilt the glass and slowly drizzle the grenadine down the inside edge.Do not stir. You are looking for a distinct separation of deep red at the bottom that slowly fades into orange.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and serve immediately to enjoy the effervescence at its peak.