The Alpine Sunrise Drink (Printable)

A refreshing layered coconut and orange drink featuring a bright sunrise gradient and subtle sweetness.

# Ingredient List:

→ Coconut Layer

01 - 5 fl oz coconut milk, well shaken
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)

# Steps:

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 form the white base.
04 - Slowly pour orange juice over the back of a spoon onto the coconut layer to create a gentle float.
05 - Carefully drizzle grenadine syrup along the inside edge of each glass; it will sink then rise to form the red sunrise layer.
06 - Garnish with an orange slice and optionally fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • The layers are effortless theater—everyone feels fancy watching them come together.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, so it works for almost any gathering without extra fuss.
  • No special equipment needed, just patience and a steady hand with a spoon.
02 -
  • The back of the spoon trick is non-negotiable—pouring directly will collapse your layers and defeat the whole visual purpose.
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think; warm coconut milk won't layer properly, so chill everything beforehand if you can.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before building the drink—it slows dilution and keeps everything crisp.
  • If grenadine isn't available or you want less sweetness, pomegranate syrup or even a good quality cranberry syrup works as a surprising stand-in.
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