Alpine Sunrise Beverage Layered (Printer version)

A stunning coconut and orange layered drink with a sunrise gradient, ideal for festive and casual gatherings.

# 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 for garnish
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 well until smooth.
03 - Pour the coconut mixture evenly into the bottom of each glass to create the white base layer.
04 - Slowly pour orange juice over the back of a spoon onto the coconut layer to form a gentle gradient.
05 - Drizzle grenadine syrup carefully along the inside edge of each glass; it will sink and then rise through the orange juice, creating a vibrant red top.
06 - Finish with an orange slice and optional mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layers actually stay separated if you pour with patience, creating a showstopper that tastes as beautiful as it looks.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and vegan-friendly, so you can serve it to anyone without checking ingredients obsessively.
02 -
  • If you pour the orange juice too fast, it will punch straight through the coconut layer and muddy everything, so the spoon trick is genuinely essential.
  • The grenadine will eventually settle and blend slightly, which is beautiful in its own way, but the layers hold for about 10 minutes if you want that Instagram moment.
03 -
  • A bar spoon is nice but not necessary, the back of any regular spoon works perfectly for pouring the orange juice gently.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, mix the coconut layer in a large jug and keep it chilled, so you can pour multiple drinks quickly and they'll all look consistent.
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