Description
The Holiday Sunrise Mocktail is a festive and visually stunning drink perfect for Christmas and holiday gatherings. Featuring a beautiful layered sunrise effect made by combining orange juice, cranberry juice, and sparkling water, this mocktail is refreshing, easy to prepare, and adds a cheerful splash of color to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Drink
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Glasses: Fill each glass generously with ice cubes to chill the drink and help maintain the layering effect.
- Add Orange Juice: Pour the orange juice slowly into each glass first, creating the base bright orange layer.
- Layer Cranberry Juice: Slowly pour the cranberry juice over the back of a spoon or carefully down the side of the glass so it settles at the bottom, creating a beautiful red layer beneath the orange juice.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Gently pour sparkling water on top to add a fizzy finish without mixing the layers, completing the sunrise look and adding refreshing bubbles.
Notes
- Pour cranberry juice slowly and carefully to achieve the layered effect.
- Use chilled juices and sparkling water for the best refreshment.
- Add fresh fruit slices like orange or lime for garnish if desired.
- This mocktail can be easily doubled or tripled for larger groups.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Holiday Mocktail,Christmas Drink,Layered Drink,Non-Alcoholic Cocktail,Festive Beverage,Orange Juice Mocktail,Cranberry Juice Drink,Holiday Brunch Drink
