Brighten your day with a Soju Sunrise recipe! Combine Soju, orange juice, and Grenadine for this refreshing spring drink.
Prep time: 1 minute minute
Mixing time: 1 minute minute
- 2 oz Soju
- 4 oz orange juice
- ½ oz grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice or cherry - for garnish, optional
Highball Glass
Measuring Jigger
Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
Add Soju: Pour 2 oz Soju over the ice.
Add Orange Juice: Measure and pour 4 oz orange juice into the glass.
Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently, if desired.
Add Grenadine: Slowly pour ½ oz grenadine into the glass to create a layered effect.
Garnish: Place an orange slice or cherry on top for garnish.
Substitutes:
- Soju: If you don't have Soju, you can use vodka for a similar but slightly more robust flavor. I've also tried using white rum, which adds a different but pleasant twist.
- Orange Juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice tastes best, but store-bought works fine too. In a pinch, I've used pineapple juice for a tropical variation.
- Grenadine: If you're out of Grenadine, you can quickly substitute pomegranate juice with some simple syrup. It's not the same, but it works well.
Making a Pitcher of Soju Sunrise:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Soju, 32 oz of orange juice, and 4 oz of Grenadine.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Soju and orange juice first. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, slowly add a splash of grenadine, garnish with an orange slice or cherry, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Soju Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit that mimics Soju's flavor profile; these are available and do a good job.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of Soju, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Ensure Ingredients Are Vegan: Most commercial grenadines are vegan, but always check the label. Some brands might use animal-derived colorings.
- Use Vegan-Friendly Garnishes: Stick to fresh fruit like orange slices or cherries for garnish to keep it vegan-friendly.