Alpine Sunrise Layered Drink (Printable View)

A vibrant layered drink featuring creamy coconut and bright orange hues, ideal for brunch and celebrations.

# 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, 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - In a shaker or jug, combine coconut milk, coconut water, and simple syrup. Stir until smooth.
03 - Pour the coconut mixture evenly into the bottom of each glass, forming the white snow base.
04 - Slowly pour orange juice over the back of a spoon onto the coconut layer, allowing it to float gently and create a gradient.
05 - Carefully drizzle grenadine syrup along the inside edge of each glass. It will sink and then rise to form a bright red sunrise on top.
06 - Garnish each glass with an orange slice and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours perfecting layers when honestly it takes ten minutes and pure visual drama.
  • No booze required, so it works for literally anyone at your table, yet feels fancy enough for celebrations.
  • The flavors actually complement each other instead of fighting—coconut sweetness grounding the bright citrus and tart syrup.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—if anything is warm, the layers collapse immediately and you lose the whole effect.
  • Pouring the grenadine slowly down the inside of the glass, not straight down the middle, is the difference between a beautiful drink and a muddy one.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if you have time—it keeps everything cold enough that the layers stay put longer.
  • If grenadine drips down too fast and ruins the look, you can always remake it; the beauty of this drink is that it comes together faster than most people's coffee orders.
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