Pomegranate Sunrise Drink
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Pomegranate Sunrise Drink
Description
This Pomegranate Sunrise Drink combines ice with clear soda (commonly Sprite), orange juice, and a drizzle of grenadine syrup. The preparation involves filling ice-filled glasses partly with soda and mostly with orange juice, then gently stirring. A final splash of grenadine sinks slowly, creating a sunrise-like layered appearance.
The drink balances the citrus tang of orange juice and the sweet fizziness of soda, while grenadine adds a hint of pomegranate flavor and a vibrant red color. It is served cold, often garnished with fruit such as orange slices or cherries for an attractive look.
This recipe yields approximately six 12-ounce servings, making it suitable for casual gatherings or refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. Using quality orange juice enhances the flavor.
Ingredients
- ice
- 20 ounces Sprite or any other clear soda
- 40 ounces orange juice (about 1 carton or jug)
- 1/3 cup grenadine syrup can be found by the drink mixers section of the grocery store
Instructions
- Fill each 12-ounce glass half-full with ice.
- Fill glass about 1/3 full of Sprite (about 3 ounces) and fill the rest of the way with orange juice (6 ounces).
- Stir gently to combine. Add a splash of Grenadine syrup and serve!
- Garnish with oranges or cherries (makes approximately six 12-ounce glasses).
Notes
- Use good quality fresh orange juice, not from frozen concentrate, to improve taste.
- The recipe yields about six 12-ounce servings.
- Optional garnishes include orange slices or maraschino cherries to enhance presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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