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Sunrise Sparkler

Sunrise Sparkler

Author Jessie Marlowe

Jessie Marlowe

Mon Apr 22 2024

The 'Sunrise Sparkler' is a vibrant and bubbly cocktail perfect for brunch celebrations. The elderflower liqueur provides a floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with the crispness of the prosecco. Orange juice adds a citrusy freshness, enhancing the drink's invigorating qualities, while the grenadine offers a hint of tartness and creates a stunning visual gradient that mimics a sunrise. Topped with a fizzy splash of soda water, this drink is not only a feast for the eyes but also a refreshing delight to sip.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 2 oz prosecco
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 0.5 oz grenadine
  • Splash of soda water
  • Orange twist for garnish

Instructions

  • Pour the elderflower liqueur and orange juice into a champagne flute.
  • Slowly add the prosecco to mix with the base.
  • Gently pour the grenadine, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a gradient effect.
  • Top with a splash of soda water for a slight fizz.
  • Garnish with an orange twist.

variation

Sam Thompson's Variation

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 2 oz prosecco
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 0.5 oz grenadine
  • Orange twist for garnish

Instructions

  • Pour 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur into a champagne flute.
  • Add 1 oz orange juice over the liqueur.
  • Slowly pour 2 oz prosecco to integrate gently with the base.
  • Carefully add 0.5 oz grenadine by tilting the glass and pouring it down the side to allow it to settle at the bottom, creating a distinct layer.
  • Garnish with an orange twist.

variation

Mike Donovan's Variation

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 2 oz prosecco
  • 1.5 oz orange juice
  • 0.5 oz grenadine
  • Orange twist for garnish

Instructions

  • Pour 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur and 1.5 oz orange juice into a champagne flute.
  • Slowly add 2 oz prosecco to mix with the base.
  • Gently pour 0.5 oz grenadine, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a gradient effect.
  • Garnish with an orange twist.

Tags: brunch, prosecco, elderflower, orange juice, grenadine, celebratory, fizzy

Glassware: Champagne Flute

Classification: Sparkling Cocktail