Alpine Sunrise Layered Drink

# What You'll Need:

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

05 - 3.4 fl oz fresh orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed

06 - 2 tbsp grenadine syrup

07 - Orange slices for garnish

08 - Fresh mint sprigs, optional

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes to chill.

02 - In a shaker or jug, combine coconut milk, coconut water, and simple syrup; stir until well blended.

03 - Evenly pour the coconut mixture into the bottom of each glass to create a white base.

04 - Slowly pour orange juice over the back of a spoon onto the coconut layer to create a smooth gradient.

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

06 - Garnish with an orange slice and optional mint sprig, serve immediately.

01 -

It looks stunning enough for brunch guests but takes barely ten minutes to make.
The natural sweetness and tropical coconut flavor feels indulgent without any guilt.
No two glasses look exactly the same, which somehow makes each one feel special.

02 -

Temperature is everything—if your ingredients are warm or the ice melts too quickly, the layers collapse into a muddy blend instead of staying distinct.
The grenadine will sink first before rising, so patience is your friend; if you pour it too fast, it overwhelms the orange juice and the effect disappears.

03 -

Chill all your ingredients beforehand—coconut milk, orange juice, even the simple syrup if you have time—because cold layers hold their boundaries far better than room-temperature ones.
A bar spoon is nice but not necessary; a regular teaspoon held at an angle works just as well for pouring over and creating that gentle cascade that keeps layers distinct.