Sunrise Mocktail Recipe | Sparkling Grenadine Mocktails (2024)

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This easy sunrise mocktail recipe with grenadine takes less than 5 minutes and looks incredible! Perfect for kids, pregnancy and your sobriety.

Are you looking for a sunrise mocktail? You've found it!

With a little twist on my mimosa mocktail, this non alcoholic co*cktail ticks all the boxes, so you can be sure it's a winner.

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  • Easy: with no bartending skills or shaking required, this virgin drink is as easy and pour and go. If you're a lover of all things simple, take a look at my easy mocktails too.
  • Fast: need a quick mocktail that still looks great? This recipe is perfect because it can be made in just a few minutes!
  • Perfect for a crowd: serving the masses? No worries! These pretty mocktails look perfect when you make a large tray of them for guests.
  • They look great: these drinks look far harder to make than they actually are, so you can impress your guests with a drink that looks restaurant quality in your backyard at home.

What is a sunrise mocktail?

There are plenty of sunrise drink variations out there, but the original tequila sunrise is thought to be where it all started.

It's made with tequila, orange juice and grenadine syrup and served in a tall glass.

The drink is named after it's appearance, with the red to light orange gradient thought to resemble a sunrise.

My mocktail version has a delicious combination of orange juice, your choice of non alcoholic sparkling wine (or alternatives listed below), and grenadine.

Ingredients you'll need

Orange juice: use freshly squeezed juice for a healthier alternative. There are plenty of great bottled versions out there if you don't have access to fresh!

My advice is to skip the pulp - no one wants floaties in their virgin sunrise mocktail!

Non alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling water: If you can get your hands on alcohol free sparkling wine I highly recommend it. It tastes more like an 'adult drink'!

If you can't, or you prefer not to drink alcohol free wine, a sparkling water tastes delicious too.

Grenadine: traditional grenadine can be found in liquor stores and some supermarkets. It's made at home by boiling equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar until is develops a syrupy consistency.

Something to garnish: it's not absolutely necessary, but a garnish finishes this recipe off nicely and really adds to the wow factor.

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Variations

Not a fan of orange juice? No problem. This mocktail recipe will also work with pineapple juice, tropical juice or any juice of your choice.

Lemonade of your choice or ginger ale can be used to replace the alcohol free sparkling wine.

As for the grenadine, I have read that many have luck with pomegranate molasses, pomegranate juice or raspberry syrup.

As an experiment I tried the pomegranate juice at home, and it was a big fail! The idea with the grenadine is that it is heavier than the other liquids in the glass. This is why it will sink to the bottom, and the light liquid will rise to the top.

If you are going to replace it with something, it needs to be a liquid that is more dense than the other liquids you are using - so a raspberry syrup or pomegranate molasses might be a better choice.

How to make a sunrise mocktail

In a champagne glass, or glass of your choice, pour equal amounts orange juice and your choice of sparkling drink.

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Take the grenadine and slowly pour it into the glass. I like to use a measuring spoon to do this, so I know I am pouring exactly the right amount. Grenadine is very sweet, so you don't need much at all!

Garnish with your choice of fruit. I find strawberries and cherries both work well.

I hope you enjoy making this pretty sunrise mocktail!

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Sunrise Mocktail

This easy sunrise mocktail is perfect for 1 or a crowd.

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Author: Nat

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Course: Drinks

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • Alcohol-free sparkling wine or alternatives (see note 1)
  • Orange juice
  • ½ teapsoon Grenadine

Instructions

  • Add equal amounts orange juice and non-alcoholic sparkling wine (or alternative) to a champagne flute.

  • Gently pour in the grenadine. Refer to video above where I demonstrate how to do this.

  • Garnish with your choice of fruit and serve.

Video

Notes

Note 1:a citrus flavoured soda water, sugar free lemonade or diet ginger ale can be used in place of the non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 1mg

NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.

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Sunrise Mocktail Recipe | Sparkling Grenadine Mocktails (2024)

FAQs

What is sunrise mocktail made of? ›

Early birds enjoy our sumptuous Sunrise mocktail. It's made with pink grapefruit syrup, orange syrup, cranberry juice and orange juice.

What is a sunrise drink made of? ›

To make a tequila sunrise, you will need orange juice, blanco (or silver) tequila, and grenadine, plus ice. For the garnish, you'll need an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. All of these ingredients are standard and easy to find at grocery stores and liquor stores.

What is the most famous mocktail? ›

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  • Virgin Mojito. Mojitos are a delicious, refreshing option if you're a co*cktail lounge that has mint leaves behind the bar. ...
  • Arnold Palmer. ...
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  • Roy Rogers. ...
  • No tequila sunrise. ...
  • Soda, cran, lime. ...
  • N/A beers.

Is grenadine syrup non-alcoholic? ›

Grenadine is a syrup used in co*cktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and somewhat rarely in cooking. Made from pomegranate juice that gets cooked down with sugar, grenadine has a delicious balance of mouth-puckering tartness and sweetness that adds surprising depth to co*cktails.

Is grenadine and water good? ›

"Grenadine is a lovely, refreshing drink to have on its own, served with sparkling water or lemonade and some ice," she says. "It's a wonderful addition to many classic co*cktails and mocktails as well, such as the tequila sunrise, Bahama mama, or the Shirley Temple.

How do you pour grenadine? ›

Slowly pour the grenadine into the glass over the back of a spoon or by drizzling it down the side of the glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom.

Does grenadine go in first or last? ›

Tequila and then orange juice (fresh is best) are added to a highball glass filled with ice. Grenadine is applied last, but due to its density, it sinks to the bottom, creating a red layer at the base of the glass.

What does grenadine taste like? ›

Grenadine, a popular syrup, commonly serves as a key ingredient in co*cktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Its sweet and fruity flavor originates from simmering pomegranate juice with sugar, resulting in a thick, syrupy consistency.

What is the basic mocktail formula? ›

A general formula for making simple mocktails is four parts base, one part sour, one half part sweet, and a garnish. Ideas for base: tea. coconut water, sparkling water (flavored or unflavored)

Do bartenders know mocktails? ›

Can you ask the bartender to make a mocktail? Zero-proof co*cktails are becoming mainstream. Many bars and restaurants now have non-alcoholic drinks directly on the menu. You can also ask the bartender to make you a mocktail if you don't see alcohol-free options on their menu.

What does grenadine do to a drink? ›

First, a truth: Grenadine is a brilliant red syrup used in co*cktails to provide color and sweetness. A misconception: It's “just” for color and sweetness. While grenadine does give both qualities to co*cktails it's used in, real grenadine — grenadine made according to the classic recipes — has much more to offer.

Why is grenadine age restricted? ›

A: I believe it is because Grenadine which is non-alcoholic but is classed under Beer, Wine and Spirits and presumably because it is intended for use with alcohol or products with alcohol in them.

Is grenadine just cherry syrup? ›

Contrary to popular belief, grenadine is not a cherry-flavored syrup. Maraschino cherries have nothing to do with it. This sweet-tart syrup is actually made from pomegranates, and it is surprisingly easy to make at home.

What does sunrise mocktail taste like? ›

It tastes like a non-alcoholic cross between a mimosa and a tequila sunrise. It's bubbly, sweet, tart, and fresh, making it the perfect drink to sip with your brunch. You don't need any fancy tools, techniques, or ingredients to make this recipe.

What are mocktails made of? ›

Mocktails are non-alcoholic mixed drinks meant to replicate the presentation and complexity of craft co*cktails, just without the alcohol. To make mocktails, bartenders mix combinations of sodas, juices, herbs, and syrups to create unique flavors.

What is the base of a mocktail? ›

A mocktail is an alcohol-free co*cktail. Bartenders typically use alcohol-free spirits, fruit juices, extracts, infused syrups, coconut milk, teas, and other ingredients to create a booze-free beverage with a complex, nuanced flavor profile.

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