Tropical Sunrise Cooler
A vibrant tropical cooler layered with passion fruit and orange flavors, evoking the bright and energetic vibe of a sunrise. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together white rum, passion fruit juice, fresh orange juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz white rum
- 1 oz passion fruit juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 orange slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 1 1/2 oz white rum, 1 oz passion fruit juice, and 1 oz fresh orange juice directly over the ice.
- Step 3: Slowly pour 1/2 oz grenadine down the side of the glass to create a layered sunrise effect.
- Step 4: Do not stir to preserve the color gradient.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh orange slice on the rim and a maraschino cherry skewered on a cocktail pick resting across the glass top.
