Alpine Sunrise Layered Drink (Print Version)

A vibrant layered coconut and orange beverage featuring smooth and bright sunrise hues.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coconut Layer

01 - 5 fl oz coconut milk, well-shaken
02 - 1.7 fl oz coconut water
03 - 1 tbsp simple syrup, adjust to taste
04 - Ice cubes

→ Sunrise Layer

05 - 3.4 fl oz freshly squeezed orange juice
06 - 2 tbsp grenadine syrup

→ Garnish

07 - Orange slices
08 - Fresh mint sprigs, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Combine coconut milk, coconut water, and simple syrup in a shaker or jug, stirring until smooth.
03 - Pour the coconut mixture evenly into the bottom of each glass to form a white base.
04 - Slowly pour orange juice over the back of a spoon onto the coconut layer to create a gentle gradient.
05 - Drizzle grenadine syrup carefully along the inside edge of each glass; it will sink and then rise, forming a vibrant sunrise effect.
06 - Decorate with an orange slice and optional mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like a work of art but tastes even better than it looks—and it's shockingly simple to pull off.
  • Zero alcohol means everyone at brunch can have one without the fuss, but it feels totally celebratory.
  • The whole thing comes together in 10 minutes, which means you can impress people without actually stressing.
02 -
  • Pouring the orange juice fast will destroy your layers; slow is everything, and using a spoon as a barrier genuinely works.
  • The grenadine density is what creates that magic rise-and-settle effect—don't skip the quality ingredient here or the moment falls flat.
03 -
  • A bar spoon makes pouring over the back infinitely easier and gives you better control, but honestly any spoon will work if you go slowly enough.
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes before making these; cold glassware keeps everything separated longer and makes the drink stay frosty.
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