Alpine Sunrise layered drink (Printable)

A creamy coconut base topped with a bright orange gradient for a stunning layered drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coconut Layer

01 - 5 fl oz well-shaken coconut milk
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 evenly with ice cubes.
02 - Combine coconut milk, coconut water, and simple syrup in a shaker or jug; stir thoroughly until smooth.
03 - Pour the coconut mixture evenly into the bottom of each glass to form the snowy base.
04 - Gently pour orange juice over the back of a spoon onto the coconut layer to produce a gradual gradient.
05 - Carefully drizzle grenadine syrup along the inside edge of each glass; it will sink then rise through the orange juice forming a vibrant red top.
06 - Decorate with an orange slice and optionally a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's visually stunning enough to impress guests, but so simple you can make it before anyone notices you're hosting.
  • No cooking required, no bitter aftertastes, just fresh flavors that taste like they belong in a fancy brunch.
  • The layering trick actually works, which gives you that small kitchen victory every single time.
02 -
  • The back-of-spoon pour is not optional; pouring directly onto the layer will destroy the effect and leave you with a muddy orange drink.
  • Grenadine that sinks and rises is the magic—if your glass is too warm or the layers don't work, your ice wasn't cold enough or you poured too fast.
03 -
  • A bar spoon with a twisted handle works best for the pouring trick, but honestly any spoon held at the right angle does the job.
  • If your grenadine and coconut milk separate in the glass before you serve, you waited too long—this is a drink that demands immediacy and attention.
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