Virgin Island Breeze Cocktail (Printer-Friendly)
Tropical drink with pineapple, citrus, and berry notes, finished with grenadine and club soda over ice.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Main Juices
01 -
2 ounces orange juice, pulp free
02 -
0.5 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
03 -
2 ounces pineapple juice, not from concentrate
04 -
1.5 ounces pure cranberry juice
→ Additions
05 -
0.5 ounce grenadine
06 -
2 ounces club soda or lemon-lime soda, chilled
07 -
Ice cubes, as needed
→ Garnishes
08 -
1 wedge fresh pineapple
09 -
1 maraschino cherry
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Select a tall hurricane or highball glass and fill it halfway with ice cubes to keep the drink cold and help maintain distinct color layers.
02 -
Pour orange juice, then lemon juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into the glass in that order, pouring each slowly over the ice to allow for subtle color gradients.
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Slowly pour the grenadine around the inside edge of the glass so it sinks and creates a vibrant layered appearance; do not stir.
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Gently pour club soda or lemon-lime soda over a spoon or against the side of the glass to create a delicate fizz and avoid disturbing the layers. Cease pouring once the liquid is nearly at the rim.
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Crown each drink with a fresh pineapple wedge and one maraschino cherry, either perched on the rim or skewered with a cocktail pick. Serve immediately while cold and effervescent.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Chill your glass in advance for an extra frosty beverage and layer juices slowly for a striking 'sunset' visual effect.
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Juices and grenadine can be premixed and refrigerated up to two days ahead; add soda and garnish only at service to preserve flavor and texture.
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For reduced sugar, opt for less grenadine and use unsweetened cranberry juice.