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This sunrise gin and juice cocktail is just what your morning needs! Full of orange juice, gin, and a splash of grenadine. It’s going to be your new brunch favorite!
I’m a sucker for a morning cocktail. Before you start setting up an intervention, I should clarify that I like one or maybe two drinks at brunch. I’m not looking to get smashed.
Hands down, gin is my favorite spirit. If I’m at a bar and see a gin-based cocktail, I’m all over it.
If you tried it once and thought it tasted like pine needles, you should give gin another try.
While good gin has a distinct taste, it should be refreshing and light on the tongue. If you take a sip and it tastes like you’re face-down in a pine needle pit, you must try another brand.
This little morning refresher is based on the classic 1970’s Tequila Sunrise. I remember once when I was a kid, I tried to order a drink at my brother’s wedding, and the only drink I could think of was a Tequila Sunrise.
They were on to me. Who in the hell orders an orange juice-based drink at a wedding?
Luckily, I’m of age now and can have this gin and juice whenever I want!
Gin and Juice ingredients
- Gin
- Orange juice
- Grenadine
How to make
- In a large glass, add ice.
- Pour in gin and orange juice.
- Slowly add in the grenadine, and enjoy!
Substitutions and Tips
To make a simple cocktail, you want to use the best ingredients. That means using a good gin you enjoy and fresh orange juice. You want to ensure high quality when a cocktail only includes three ingredients. I like to use small-batch grenadine from Jack Ruby.
Not a fan of orange juice? Pineapple juice works wonderfully in a recipe like this! You could play around and use whatever your favorite juice happens to be.
Adjust your ratio of gin to juice and find your perfect level!
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Gin and Juice
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 6 ounces orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
- Add in the gin and orange juice.
- Tilt the glass slightly to the side and slowly pour the grenadine into the glass. Making sure to let the grenadine pour down the inside the glass.
- Once the grenadine has been poured let the drink sit for a few minutes. This gives it time for the grenadine to settle to the bottom.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
That grenadine looks amazing! And so does your drink! High quality syrups are worth their weight in gold and I could go to town with this drink!
After a late night out last night, I could totally use a glass of this this morning!!
Num! I’d love to try this!
This is a straight up fun drink! Love this idea!
i think i’m biased to love any drink served with a tiny umbrella in it. đŸ™‚
This could definitely be, What’s for Breakfast! đŸ™‚
wow! thanks for such a nice gesture! i have never tasted this combo! would love to win!
This sounds really yummy