The Baltimore Sunrise mocktail — orange-to-red gradient drink with orange slice garnish

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The Baltimore Sunrise

Name: The Baltimore Sunrise
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice (2-3 oranges); 1 oz sparkling water; 0.5 oz grenadine (for the sunrise gradient); Ice; Orange slice and maraschino cherry, for garnish

A vivid orange-to-red gradient mocktail with fresh orange juice and grenadine — a sunrise over the Chesapeake.

Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.

Prep time

5 min

Total time

5 min

Serves

Difficulty

Easy

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Bright & refreshing

A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.

Simple ingredients

Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.

Perfect for occasions

Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.

4 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice (2-3 oranges)
1 oz sparkling water
0.5 oz grenadine (for the sunrise gradient)
Ice
Orange slice and maraschino cherry, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prepare the glass
Fill a tall glass with ice.
2
Build the drink
Pour fresh orange juice over the ice.
3
Add the finishing touch
Add sparkling water and stir gently.
4
Garnish & serve
Slowly pour grenadine down the side of the glass — do not stir. It will sink to the bottom and create the sunrise gradient.
5
Garnish & serve
Garnish with an orange slice on the rim and a maraschino cherry.
6
Garnish & serve
Serve immediately — the gradient fades as the drink warms, so enjoy it while it's fresh.

Recipe Tips

Fresh-squeezed orange juice is essential. Bottled juice doesn't have the same brightness or color.
Grenadine is available at most grocery stores. Look for a brand made with real pomegranate juice.
For a more dramatic gradient, use blood orange juice — the deeper red creates a stunning effect.

Make It Your Own

For a crowd: For game day, pre-batch the base in a team-color pitcher and keep any soda in a cooler. Let guests add their own garnish.

Easy swaps: Use a fruit with the same team-color effect when the named fruit is unavailable. Use plain soda water to reduce sweetness without losing the game-day look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare this before the first pitch?

Yes. Prep the base and garnishes ahead, then add ice and bubbles right before serving.

How do I preserve the team colors?

Use clear or light mixers and layer or garnish just before serving.

Recipe by

Larry Leo

Recipe guidance

Clear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing. Check the ingredient list, substitution guidance, and dietary labels before serving.

Recipe record updated: August 26, 2026

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