Absolut raspberri sunrise
A twist on the Tequila Sunrise with raspberry vodka!
Written by: Scott vAn Dort
The Absolut Raspberri Sunrise offers a fresh twist on the classic Tequila Sunrise by swapping tequila for vodka (aka a Vodka Sunrise). But that’s not the only twist – it’s made with our incredible raspberry-flavored vodka!
Sweet, fruity and delicious, the Absolut Raspberri Sunrise is a built cocktail made directly in the glass with just two ingredients – Absolut Raspberri and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Then there’s a splash of grenadine (aka pomegranate syrup) to create that gorgeous, signature sunrise effect. Okay, so maybe it’s technically three ingredients. We digress!
Ingredients
- 45 ml Absolut Raspberri
- 150 ml Orange Juice
- 1 Dash Grenadine
- 1 Orange Wedge
- 2 Fresh Raspberries
- Ice Cubes
What You’ll Need
- Jigger
- Knife
- Peeler
- Juicer (preferred, but optional)
- Citrus Press or Citrus Elbow (if you don’t have a juicer)
- Highball Glass
How to Mix
- Use a jigger to measure and pour 45 ml Absolut Raspberri into a highball glass.
- Use a peeler to remove the peel from your oranges. Set aside an orange wedge for garnishing.
- Decide how you’ll juice the oranges:
a. If using a centrifugal juicer, keep the oranges whole.
b. If using a blender, cut the oranges into pieces.
c. If juicing by hand with a citrus press, cut the oranges in half. - Juice the oranges using your preferred method.
- Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Top up the glass (approx. 150 ml) with the freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Pour a dash of grenadine directly into your glass to create a sunrise effect.
- Garnish with an orange wedge and two fresh raspberries.
Add a twist
The Absolut Raspberri Sunrise is a simple two-ingredient drink, making it easy to add a twist. With endless options, you can customize it to suit your taste.
- If you’re a fan of citrus, swap Absolut Raspberri for Absolut Grapefruit. Not only will you create a twist on the Absolut Raspberri Sunrise, but you’ll also reinvent The Greyhound. Trust us, the blend of orange juice and grapefruit-flavored vodka is amazing.
- Keeping things citrusy, substitute Absolut Raspberri with Absolut Mandrin. The combo of mandarin and orange is a match made in heaven, especially since the common sweet orange is, in fact, a natural hybrid of mandarin and pomelo.
- For garnish ideas, consider adding a maraschino cherry. It’s a classic choice that often adorns a classic Tequila Sunrise, bringing a touch of nostalgia to your drink.
- If you’re looking to enhance your drink with additional citrus garnishes, try pairing your orange wedge with a lime wedge or lime wheel. Alternatively, a slice of blood orange can add a splash of color and a unique flavor twist.
Common questions
Still looking for tips and inspiration for Absolut Raspberri Sunrise? We’ll leave you with these common questions.
Sweet, fresh, and fruity. The raspberry flavor gives this Tequila Sunrise variation a whole new taste profile.
“Absolut Raspberri works wonderfully with the orange juice and the nice, little sweet pomegranate essence you get – it’s like a little hint in the background (but) you know it’s there – it just makes it a very nice, rounded drink,” shares Rico.
You can, indeed – that’s the drink recipe you’re looking at right now! To make a vodka Tequila Sunrise, we recommend using Absolut Raspberri – our delicious raspberry-flavored vodka.
Technically, you can…but don’t unless absolutely necessary. You see, if you want to create drinks that taste like the ones you get when you’re out, you’ve got to use fresh ingredients. Nothing compares to the taste of fresh juice.
If you have a centrifugal juicer at home, you can create next-level juice with an incredible fluffy mouthfeel that’ll put your drink on a whole new level.
t’s super simple. Check out our video where Rico shows you how to make grenadine. As Rico says, making your own grenadine syrup tastes infinitely better than the store-bought stuff and will make a huge difference to your drinks.
First, you’ll need to make your own simple syrup, by combining equal parts sugar and water. Next, cut open a pomegranate and remove the segments to collect all the seeds. Place the seeds in a saucepan with the simple syrup, bring to a boil, then let it simmer.
Next, refrigerate the mixture overnight. The following day, fine strain the mixture into a jug or bottle with a cap. Now, you’ve got pomegranate syrup!
