Sunset mocktail is a refreshing summer drink, quick and easy to make to beat summer heat. This mocktail made with watermelon , orange juice and chioce of carbonated water that creates a beautiful sunset colors in a glass.
It is called sunset or sunrise mocktail from the appearance .Watermelon and orange juices create the beautiful color gradient from red to light orange. Layer of carbonated soda and ice seperates both the juices from mixing.
If you are looking for quick and easy drinks then mocktails are one that comes to your rescue to beat of summer heat. Refreshing and cold at each sip this drink is as beautiful as watching sunsire or sunset.
A few mint leaves and lime slices can bring up your mood as well as make your relaxing day much brighter.
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THIS SUNSET MOCKTAIL
To begin with the recipe, all it requires is very few ingredients straight from the refrigerator.
WATERMELON JUICE : Fresh Watermelon juice is the key for a tasty mocktail. Chop some fresh watermelon chunks , blend and strain.
ORANGE JUICE : The next important ingredient of the mocktail, squeeze and strain freshly sliced oranges. Use store brought if you prefer.
LIMES : A dash of sliced lemons add the extra tang.
CARBONATED SODA/SPRITE/ANY AERATED WATER : Add your chioce of aerated water or carbonated soda, sugar-free, sugared anything work. Aerated water and ice creates a fizz and a layer between the two juices.
ICE CUBES : Ice cubes are very important to create this mocktail in two ways. one is to create a layer between the two colors and the other to cool off the summer heat.Add sufficient ice cubes between layers of juice so the juices do not belnd and retain their color.
MINT LEAVES : Fresh Mint leaves adds a nice aromatic flavor to the flavor. Purely optional skip if needed.
SUGAR : Fancy drinks comes in lot of decorations always, coat the rim of the glass with some sugar to create the fancy and frosted look and feel of the barside drinks.
HOW TO MAKE THIS SUNSET MOCKTAIL ?
Slice fresh watermelon into cubes and juice it in a blender or juicer. If using a blender, strain the pulp for a clear juice.
Set aside and squeeze the juice an orange and strain the pulp as needed.
Traditionally the glasses of the cocktails are decorated in colored or fancy suagr or salt crystals. Salt or sugar id choosen based on the ingredients used to prepare the drinks… This creates a frosted look as well fancier..
So let’s prepare the glasses first. To do this rub the rim of the rim of the glass/glasses with limes or lemon. Sprinkle sugar/salt in a plate and invert the lime coated glass and twist a couple of times. The moisture absorbs the sugar and creates a beautiful look as shown.
When ready to serve the drinks, squeeze lime juice and add a few mint leaves. Or you can also add a small lime slice and few mint leaves.
Muddle them to together till the are slightly crushed. Be gentle while muddling as it may break the glass. Use thick fancy glasses that are thin in the bottom and wide on top.
Now it’s time to prepare the drink. Gently add the orange juice to the bottom. Now te question is how much right? Depending the style of the glass fill 1/4 to 1/2 of the glass with ornage juice.
Next fill 3/4 of the glass with ice. Crushed ice acts as a barrier between the two colors.
Add carbonated drink to fill the ice.
Now gently add the watermelon juice on the top of the ice. Do not mix or pour it from a height. The watermelon juice lays on the top and creates a beautiful look..
Decorate with a slice of lemon enjoy your drink…
TOP TIPS TO MAKE SUNSET MOCKTAIL
- Use fancy tall glasses to create a nicer look.
- If using non sugar aerated drinks sweeten the drink as needed.
- The ice has to hard and crushed. do not fill the glass ahead, if ice melts quickly it is hard to get the color varation. They mix up while pouring.
- Pour the juices gently to avoid mixing.
- The amount of juices used can vary depening the size and style of glasses.
- The juice is totally about presentation.. so preapre just before serving.
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I don’t drink alcohol and sometimes it’s hard to find something refreshing and delicious in summer, so this is perfect for me. I love the colors of the sunset in this mocktail. I have saved the recipe for later this year. Thanks for sharing.
Yes.. It is so perfect and refreshing..Hope you enjoy this.
This sounds so incredibly refreshing-especially for the upcoming summer months.
Yes..Hope you enjoy..
this looks too good, I need to try this out when having girls nights!
Thank you, hope you enjoy..
This looks amazing!
Thank you
This mocktail is absolutely beautiful! If it tastes even half as good as it looks, it will be a winner for sure 🙂 Can’t wait to try it!
Thank you.. yes it does taste good with fresh juice and soda..