Wake up and set the table a bit fancier and serve this Breakfast Orange Juice Drink. This simple mocktail uses homemade grenadine to turn up the flavor of orange juice.
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Breakfast Mocktail
What I love about non-alcoholic brunch drinks is the ability for the entire family to enjoy. Young and old alike love the taste and when it is served in a special glass, even better. It just makes the moments together more memorable.
Make your Breakfast Orange Juice Drink Attractive
Look in the back of your cupboards and pull out those pretty glasses of all shapes and sizes.
Add a beautiful garnish to make the drink pop.
Today, I used black raspberries and slices of oranges. Other great options for a garnish are
Slices of lemon or lime
Fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, or maraschino cherries, they can be placed on the rim of the glass or added to the beverage for a tasty treat at the end.
Fresh herbs can add a bit of background taste and beauty as well. I have added fresh mint as a garnish, and I like the subtle taste it adds too.
Make this beverage with or without ice. Personally, I prefer the ice, while my daughter prefers no ice. Serve this in a variety of easy ways and your guests will keep coming back for more.
Fresh or Frozen Orange Juice
I have made this recipe using fresh squeezed, fresh orange juice in a container, and frozen orange juice. All work well for this recipe. The fresh squeezed to us tastes the best, but it is time consuming. Therefore, often we opt for bottles of fresh orange juice with no pulp.
Make your Own Grenadine Syrup
It really takes no time at all hardly to make your own syrup. Here is our easy recipe and it is great for making a bit larger batch if you are entertaining a crowd.
This is made ahead of time, and it is made using pomegranate juice and sugar. You can make a large batch if you are going to feed a crowd for brunch and store this in the refrigerator until needed.
Grenadine syrup is something that can be purchased if you prefer. I will have a link for you in the recipe.
How to make the Brunch Orange Juice Mocktail
Add ice to the glass if desired, add the grenadine syrup and orange juice. Garnish as desired. Just a minute or two and you have a delicious and fancy breakfast drink.
Options to this Drink Recipe
Lemon/Lime Soda or sparkling water can be added to create the bubbly effect and add a lighter flavor profile.
Maraschino cherry juice can be added in place of or in addition to the grenadine syrup.
Vanilla flavoring can be added. If you choose to add this, start with a teaspoon and taste to see if you need more.
Breakfast Orange Juice Drink
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Orange Juice
- 1-2 Tablespoons Grenadine Syrup
Instructions
- Add ice to the glass if desired, add the grenadine syrup and orange juice.
- Garnish as desired. Just a minute or two and you have a delicious and fancy breakfast drink.
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Notes
Options to this Drink Recipe
Lemon/Lime Soda or sparkling water can be added to create the bubbly effect and add a lighter flavor profile. Maraschino cherry juice can be added in place of or in addition to the grenadine syrup. Vanilla flavoring can be added. If you choose to add this, start with a teaspoon and taste to see if you need more.Add a beautiful garnish to make the drink pop.
Today, I used black raspberries and slices of oranges. Other great options for a garnish are Slices of lemon or lime Fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, or maraschino cherries, they can be placed on the rim of the glass or added to the beverage for a tasty treat at the end. Fresh herbs can add a bit of background taste and beauty as well. I have added fresh mint as a garnish, and I like the subtle taste it adds too. Make this beverage with or without ice. Personally, I prefer the ice, while my daughter prefers no ice. Serve this in a variety of easy ways and your guests will keep coming back for more.Nutrition
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.