Description
Zesty limoncello sunrise cocktail blends Italian liqueur with tropical orange juice and grenadine. Rich Mediterranean flavors create a refreshing drink you’ll savor during summer evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) limoncello
- 4 oz (120 ml) fresh orange juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) grenadine
- ice cubes
- 1 orange slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 1 fresh mint sprig
Instructions
- Prepare Vessel: Frost a tall glass by filling it with ice cubes, creating a chilled canvas for the cocktail’s vibrant layers.
- Limoncello Foundation: Pour limoncello over the ice, allowing its citrusy essence to settle and embrace the cold surface.
- Orange Juice Infusion: Softly cascade orange juice atop the limoncello, maintaining distinct liquid stratification through careful pouring.
- Grenadine Artistry: Delicately stream grenadine syrup along the glass interior, observing its dramatic descent and transformative color gradient from deep crimson to luminous yellow.
- Finishing Touch: Embellish with a select garnish – an orange slice, lemon twist, or mint sprig – to enhance both visual appeal and aromatic complexity, then serve immediately to capture the cocktail’s peak temperature and layered aesthetic.
Notes
- Chill Glass Strategically: Use crushed ice instead of cubes for a smoother, more integrated base that enhances the cocktail’s temperature and texture.
- Layer with Precision: Pour liquids slowly at a 45-degree angle to maintain distinct color gradients and prevent immediate mixing of ingredients.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust grenadine quantity to control color intensity and balance the cocktail’s overall sweetness according to personal preference.
- Elevate Garnish Impact: Select garnishes that complement the drink’s citrus profile, like candied orange peel or a rosemary sprig for added aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg