Sunset Lemonade

Name: Sunset Lemonade
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 l Orange Juice, fresh; 400ml Sparkling Light Juice, apple, pear, or grape; 250ml Raspberry Lemon Syrup, adjust for sweetness; Some Ice Cubes; Some Orange Slices, for garnish; Some Mint, for garnish

Sunset Lemonade is a bright, refreshing layered drink with a cheerful citrus base and a sweet berry finish that settles into a gorgeous sunset effect. Fresh orange juice and sparkling light juice create a lively, bubbly foundation, while raspberry-lemon syrup adds both color and a balanced tart sweetness. It’s an easy, eye-catching drink for warm days, brunches, or any festive gathering.

Sunset Lemonade is a bright, refreshing layered drink with a cheerful citrus base and a sweet berry finish that settles into a gor... Show more

By Cookin with Jenni 🧑🏾‍🍳 · Original recipe

Health Grade

· Indulgent

Time

5 min

Price

1,29 €

Calories

666 kcal

vegan

quick

easy

gluten free

low fat

no cooking

Method

Wash the produce

Rinse the Orange Slices (for garnish) oranges under cool running water and gently wash the Mint (for garnish). Pat both dry well so the drink stays bright and fresh without extra water diluting it.

Slice the oranges

Cut the washed oranges into thin, neat rounds or half-moons, depending on the size of your pitcher and glasses. Set aside a few of the nicest slices for garnishing the finished drinks, and keep the rest ready for the pitcher.

Chill the pitcher

Fill a pitcher or large serving jug with Ice Cubes until it feels thoroughly cold. Add several of the orange slices to the ice so they start scenting the drink right away.

Add the juices

Pour in the Orange Juice (fresh), then add the Sparkling Light Juice (apple, pear, or grape). Stir gently just a few times to combine, being careful not to beat out the bubbles. The drink should look bright, lightly fizzy, and evenly mixed.

Adjust the sweetness

Taste the lemonade and add a little Raspberry-Lemon Syrup (adjust for sweetness) if needed, stirring gently after each small addition. Stop as soon as the balance tastes right to you—the orange juice should still come through clearly, with the syrup adding sweetness and a berry-citrus note rather than overpowering the drink.

Create the sunset effect

Slowly drizzle a little more raspberry-lemon syrup over the top of the drink. Let it sink naturally through the chilled juice so it creates soft streaks and a layered sunset look instead of stirring it fully in.

Pour and garnish

Divide the drink into glasses, making sure each one gets some of the orange slices from the pitcher. Finish each serving with a fresh orange slice and a sprig of mint, then serve right away while the drink is cold and bubbly.