This easy vodka sunrise cocktail is just like the classic tequila sunrise, but uses vodka instead. Made with only three ingredients, this gorgeous drink takes only a few minutes to prepare.
There are lots of ways to spin-off the famous tequila sunrise cocktail, such as in this amaretto sunrise that uses peach juice instead of orange juice.
But for those who prefer vodka-based cocktails, this sunrise version is perfect.
For other delicious vodka drinks, try this raspberry martini, grapefruit crush or these watermelon shots.
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Why this is the best vodka sunrise recipe
- It looks impressive. Even though it is so simple to make, you can’t tell from how it looks.
- It takes only a couple minutes to make. This is probably the fastest cocktail you could make — which is perfect for serving to a large group of people.
- It can easily be made non-alcoholic. Just remove the vodka, and this drink becomes the perfect mocktail for all your guests who don’t drink.
Ingredients
- Orange juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice always tastes best in cocktails. However, if you don’t have the time, store bought orange juice works too, but make sure to pick up a quality brand.
Instructions
Add the vodka and orange juice to a glass with ice, and stir.
Splash with a dash of grenadine right before serving.
FAQ
Yes! Leave out the vodka and serve as is. Optionally, for a little fizz, add in some club soda.
Orange juice is what is typically used in a sunrise cocktail, but there are lots of other combinations that work really well. Mango or pineapple juice also taste delicious and still give the sunrise effect.
Expert Tips
- Add the grenadine right before serving. This cocktail looks best as soon as the grenadine is added, before it fully settles to the bottom.
- Use a tall glass. For the best sunrise effect, serve this drink in tall, skinny glasses.
Vodka Sunrise
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This easy vodka sunrise cocktail is just like the classic tequila sunrise, but uses vodka instead.
Ingredients
- 4 oz orange juice*
- 1 oz vodka
- dash of grenadine
- handful of ice
Instructions
- Add the orange juice and vodka to a tall cocktail glass filled with ice. Stir gently to combine.
- Right before serving, splash with a dash of grenadine. Serve immediately. Enjoy responsibly!
Notes
- *If you have the time, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
- For the best sunrise effect: Add the grenadine right before serving and use a tall cocktail glass.
- Variations: Replace some or all of the orange juice with mango or pineapple juice.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 19.3g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sunrise cocktail, vodka cocktails
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