The Alpine Sunrise Mocktail (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant layered drink featuring coconut base and a bright sunrise top, ideal for brunch or celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Coconut Layer

01 - 5 fl oz well-shaken coconut milk
02 - 1.7 fl oz coconut water
03 - 1 tbsp simple syrup (or 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)

# Directions:

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Combine coconut milk, coconut water, and simple syrup in a shaker or jug; stir until smooth.
03 - Pour the coconut mixture evenly into the bottom of each glass to create a white base.
04 - Gently pour orange juice over the back of a spoon onto the coconut layer to form a gradient.
05 - Carefully drizzle grenadine syrup along the inside edge of each glass; it will sink and rise through the orange juice to produce a vibrant red top.
06 - Top with an orange slice and a sprig of mint; serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's visually stunning enough to make ordinary brunch feel like a special occasion without any fuss.
  • The whole thing comes together in 10 minutes, so you can impress people without stressing in the kitchen.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, which means everyone at your table can actually drink it.
02 -
  • The back-of-spoon pour technique actually matters—pour the orange juice straight and fast, and you'll break through the coconut layer and lose the whole visual magic.
  • Grenadine is denser than the orange juice, so it will sink first and then rise as it mixes, which is exactly what creates that sunrise effect, but only if you pour it slowly enough to control it.
03 -
  • Shake your coconut milk can vigorously before opening, or you'll get separated liquid instead of a smooth, pourable cream.
  • The spoon-pour method works because you're essentially catching the liquid's momentum and letting it roll gently instead of splashing—practice it once and it becomes second nature.
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