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Vodka sunrise cocktail on table with cherry and orange slice.

Vodka Sunrise Cocktail

Course: Drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Aleka Shunk
This Vodka Sunrise is a fun take on the classic tequila sunrise cocktail but made with vodka. Red grenadine topped with brightly hued orange juice make this drink reminiscent of a stunning sunrise. It's ideal for summer mornings or brunch gatherings!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ ounces good vodka
  • 5 ounces orange juice *you can use pineapple or mango too
  • 1 ounce grenadine syrup
  • 1 orange slice and 1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a glass with ice and add grenadine.
  • Add ice to a cocktail shaker along with the orange juice and vodka.
  • Shake for 10-20 seconds.
  • Top grenadine with orange juice mixture and garnish with orange slice and a cherry.

Notes

  • I recommend using a tall, skinny glass like a highball or Collins glass like this one.
  • You can use any clear alcohol you prefer like white rum, coconut rum or tequila.
  • You can also make your own homemade grenadine syrup here if you wish!

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg