The Emerald Sunrise
The Emerald Sunrise is the drink for you if you want a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
It has a beautiful layered sunrise look and feels tropical and refreshing, making it great for parties, breakfasts, or just pampering yourself.
This drink has a beautiful green color because it has sweet pineapple juice, sharp lime, and silky coconut rum, as well as a splash of blue curaçao.
What is the secret?
Adding a little grenadine at the end makes it look like a dawn.
Let’s do it!
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of coconut rum
- 3 ounces of pineapple juice
- ½ ounce of blue curaçao
- ½ ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce of grenadine
- Cubes of ice
- A wedge of pineapple and a maraschino cherry for decoration
Things You Will Need
- Shaker for cocktails
- A measuring tool or jigger
- A tall glass
- Spoon for stirring
Directions
1. Put Ice in the Glass
Put ice cubes in a tall glass until it is full. This helps keep the drink cold and makes the layers look better.
2. Shake the base ingredients.
Mix coconut rum, pineapple juice, blue curaçao, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Put in ice and shake for about ten seconds.
3. Pour into the glass
Pour the shaken mixture through a strainer into the glass with ice, filling it about ¾ of the way.
4. To get the sunrise effect, add the grenadine.
Pour the grenadine slowly down the inside of the glass. It will sink to the bottom, making the attractive layered look.
5. Add the garnish and serve.
Put a wedge of pineapple and a maraschino cherry on the edge. Serve right away and enjoy!
Tips for Professionals
- Use fresh lime juice; it makes a big difference in taste. Don’t buy the bottled stuff!
- Chill Your Glass: Put it in the freezer for a few minutes to make your drink even cooler.
- Pour slowly for the layered look. The grenadine is heavier, so let it sink on its own to get the morning look.
- Change the sweetness. Do you want it to be less sweet? You can add more lime juice or a dash of soda water.
- Do you want to stir or not? If you want an even mix, stir it before you drink it. If you want a fun sip-through-the-colors effect, leave it stacked.
Changes and Substitutions
- No rum with coconut? Add a drop of coconut extract to white rum.
- Want it without alcohol? Use coconut water instead of rum.
- No Blue Curaçao? Try Midori for a distinct shade of green with a melon flavor.
- Add a splash of club soda or lemon-lime soda to make it fizzy.
Storage and leftovers
It’s preferable to drink this cocktail fresh, but if you need to get ready ahead of time, mix everything except the grenadine and put it in the fridge to cool. Put in the ice and grenadine right before you serve.
Last Thoughts
Making this Emerald Sunrise drink is just as exciting as drinking it!
This tropical beauty will dazzle whether you’re throwing a party or just indulging yourself.
Try it out and tell me in the comments how it went! 🍹💚🌅
