Tips for a better mix
- Pour the grenadine slowly down the inside of the glass to create the gradient.
OPC ORIGINALS
Tropical Sunrise
Orange · pineapple · sunset · 5 minutes · Highball
An OPC editorial recipe to start a conversation. orange, pineapple, sunset. Make it your own, then share the people, place or moment behind your version.
In the glass
Ingredients for 1 drink · Ice as needed
- 80 ml orange juice
- 40 ml pineapple juice
- 10 ml grenadine
- Orange slice
Quantities are scaled from the recipe’s submitted serving count. Ice, unmeasured pinches and garnishes are as needed. For several cocktails, mix in shaker-sized batches.
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THE METHOD
Make it, one step at a time.
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice and add the orange and pineapple juices.
- 2
Stir the juices gently, then slowly pour the grenadine down the inside of the glass.
- 3
Let the grenadine settle into a red layer at the base. Add the orange garnish and stir before drinking if preferred.
A VISUAL GUIDE
See the key stages.
Look for these moments as you mix. Follow the written method for quantities and order.
STEP 1
Build the base
Fill a highball glass with ice and add the orange and pineapple juices.
STEP 2
Pour the grenadine
Stir the juices gently, then slowly pour the grenadine down the inside of the glass.
STEP 3
Finish the sunrise
Let the grenadine settle into a red layer at the base. Add the orange garnish and stir before drinking if preferred.
Images show the intended stages and appearance.
BARTENDER’S NOTES & SWAPS
A little help from the OPC bar.
Optional pointers for making it your own while keeping the spirit of the recipe.
Make it your own
- Add 30 ml soda water for a lighter finish.
YOUR TURN