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Limoncello Sunrise
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Limoncello Sunrise

Capture the breathtaking beauty of a morning sky in a glass with this stunning Limoncello Sunrise cocktail. It’s a quick, flavorful, and visually spectacular drink that combines the bright taste of limoncello with sweet orange juice and a grenadine sunset.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fluid ounces limoncello
  • 4 fluid ounces orange juice
  • 1 splash grenadine
  • ice cubes (optional)
  • 1 orange slice (optional)
  • 1 maraschino cherry (optional)

Equipment

  • Old Fashioned Glass
  • Squeeze Bottle (optional)

Method
 

  1. If using, add ice cubes to an Old Fashioned glass.
    ice cubes
  2. Pour the 2 ounces of limoncello into the glass.
    2 fluid ounces limoncello
  3. Slowly pour the 4 ounces of orange juice over the limoncello.
    4 fluid ounces orange juice
  4. Take the grenadine and slowly pour it into the glass, allowing it to sink to the bottom. For the best control, use a squeeze bottle or pour it over the back of a spoon.
    1 splash grenadine
  5. Garnish the rim of the glass with a fresh orange slice and add a maraschino cherry.
    1 orange slice, 1 maraschino cherry
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy the beautiful sunrise effect.

Notes

If you chill the limoncello and orange juice beforehand, you can skip the ice for a less diluted cocktail. Transferring the grenadine to a squeeze bottle gives you maximum control for creating the perfect layered sunrise effect.