Vodka Sunrise recipe

Name: Vodka Sunrise
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka; 4 oz Fresh Orange Juice; 0.5 oz Grenadine

The orange-and-grenadine sunrise structure with vodka in place of tequila.

Method: Build · Glass: Highball glass · Time: 3 min · Difficulty: Intermediate · Family: The Highball Family

Ingredients

2 oz Vodka
4 oz Fresh Orange Juice
0.5 oz Grenadine

How to make a Vodka Sunrise

Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add vodka and orange juice.
Pour grenadine slowly down the inside edge.
Leave unstirred to preserve the gradient.

Garnish

Orange slice and cherry.

Pro tip

Use fresh orange juice for a brighter, less candy-like drink.

History of the Vodka Sunrise

The Vodka Sunrise is a straightforward neutral-spirit riff on the Tequila Sunrise.

Flavour profile

Citrus, Sweet, Light, Fruity

Variations

Tequila Sunrise — Return to tequila, orange juice and grenadine
Tequila Sunset — Use blackberry brandy for the sinking color layer
Mezcal Sunrise — Use mezcal for a smoky sunrise

Practise making the Vodka Sunrise in the free Virtual Bar game.