Alpine Sunrise Layered Drink

# What You 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 orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)

06 - 2 tbsp grenadine syrup

→ Garnish

07 - Orange slices

08 - Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.

02 - In a shaker or jug, combine coconut milk, coconut water, and simple syrup. Stir thoroughly until smooth.

03 - Distribute the coconut mixture evenly into the bottom of each glass to form the white 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 effect.

05 - Carefully drizzle grenadine syrup along the inside edge of each glass; it will sink then rise through the orange juice, forming a vibrant red top layer.

06 - Decorate with an orange slice and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

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It looks impossibly fancy but takes just 10 minutes with zero cooking involved.
The flavor layers are as stunning as the colors, starting creamy-sweet and finishing bright and refreshing.
Works for anyone at the table whether they drink alcohol or not.

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Temperature matters more than you'd think; warm glasses will make the layers blend into a muddy orange within seconds, so chill everything first.
Pouring too fast is the most common mistake—slow and steady is the only way the juice stays on top of the coconut without sinking through.
Grenadine is denser than juice, so it will sink first then slowly rise; this is normal and creates the effect, not a mistake.

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