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Brazilian Sunrise Cocktail Drink

Brazilian Sunrise Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Experience the flavor of a Brazilian Sunrise this summer! Its easy-to-follow recipe includes cachaça, orange juice, and Grenadine, making it the go-to drink for relaxing autumn nights.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 287

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Cachaça
  • 4 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz grenadine
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange slice or cherry - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Pour 2 oz Cachaça over the ice.
  • Add 4 oz orange juice to the glass.
  • Stir gently using a bar spoon.
  • Slowly pour 1 oz grenadine into the mix. It will sink to the bottom, creating a sunrise effect.
  • Garnish with an orange slice or cherry.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Cachaça: White rum is a good substitute if you can't find cachaça. It won't have the same unique flavor as cachaça, but it will still make a tasty cocktail.
  • Orange Juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice is always best, but store-bought will work just fine if you're in a pinch. You could also try other citrus juices like grapefruit or tangerine for a different twist.
  • Grenadine: If you don't have Grenadine, you can make a simple homemade version by reducing pomegranate juice with sugar until it's syrupy.

Making a Pitcher of Brazilian Sunrise:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of cachaça, 32 oz of orange juice, and 8 oz of Grenadine.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the cachaça and orange juice. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, slowly add the Grenadine to each glass to create the sunrise effect, garnish with an orange slice or cherry, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Cachaça Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic sugar-cane spirit's flavor.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular cachaça, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

This cocktail is already vegan-friendly as it doesn't contain any animal products. Just make sure to use vegan-friendly sugar when making homemade Grenadine if you choose to do so.