This Limoncello Sunrise is so pretty, super refreshing, and honestly tastes like sunshine in a glass.
It’s the perfect grown-up sipper for brunch, date night at home, or just a fun weekend treat.
You only need a few ingredients, and the colors make it look like you went all out (spoiler: you didn’t).
Let’s mix one up!
🍋 What You’ll Need
- 2 oz Limoncello (chilled)
- 4 oz orange juice (fresh if possible)
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheel + maraschino cherry (for garnish)
💡 Pro Tips
- Chill your glass ahead of time to keep the drink cool longer without watering it down.
- Pour the grenadine slowly so it settles at the bottom for that pretty sunrise effect.
- Fresh orange juice makes a big difference—worth the squeeze!
- Let the kids feel fancy with a mocktail version (just OJ, a splash of grenadine, and sparkling water).
- Want it bubbly? Swap half the OJ for lemon sparkling water!
🛠 Tools You’ll Need
- Cocktail shaker (optional)
- Tall highball glass
- Jigger or shot glass for measuring
- Spoon (for pouring grenadine)
- Knife and cutting board (for lemon garnish)
- Straw (optional but cute)
🔄 Substitutions & Variations
- No limoncello? Try a citrus vodka or lemon-flavored sparkling wine.
- Make it a mocktail: Omit the alcohol and add lemon sparkling water.
- Switch up the juice: Try blood orange or pineapple juice for fun twists.
- Extra kick? Add a splash of tequila or rum for a stronger version.
🧊 Make Ahead Tips
Mix the limoncello and orange juice in a pitcher and store in the fridge. Add ice and grenadine right before serving.
👩🍳 How to Make It
Step 1: Fill the glass with ice
Grab your highball glass and fill it to the top with ice cubes.
Step 2: Pour in the limoncello
Pour 2 oz of chilled Limoncello over the ice.
Step 3: Add orange juice
Pour 4 oz of orange juice gently into the glass.
Step 4: Slowly add grenadine
Using a spoon or just slowly pour, drizzle 1/2 oz grenadine down the side so it sinks to the bottom.
Step 5: Garnish and serve
Top with a lemon wheel and a cherry. Add a straw and serve!
🧊 Leftovers & Storage
This one’s best made fresh. If you pre-mixed the juice and Limoncello, store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 days. Don’t add grenadine or ice until serving!
🥂 Wrap-Up
There you go—your own sunshine in a glass! I hope you love how easy and gorgeous this Limoncello Sunrise is. If you make it, let me know how it turned out in the comments! Got questions or tried a fun twist? I’d love to hear it!
