This Orange Turmeric Sunrise is a vibrant, health-forward drink made with fresh orange juice, a hint of ground turmeric, and a dash of lime or ginger for a tangy lift. Beautifully layered and naturally energizing, it’s the perfect alcohol-free wellness drink for mornings, brunches, or mocktail hour.
Yields: 1 serving
Prep time: 10 minutes
✨ Why You’ll Love This
✔ Ready in 3 minutes – no juicing or cooking
✔ Immunity-boosting – packed with vitamin C & curcumin
✔ Stunning ombré effect – perfect for Instagram
✔ Easy to spike with vodka or gin
Ingredients:
- 2-3 fresh oranges
- 1/2 inch fresh turmeric root, peeled and grated
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes
- 2-3 tablespoons grenadine
Instructions
Step 1: Juice the Oranges
- We’ll begin by extracting fresh orange juice. The juice will form the main body of our sunrise drink, providing a sweet and citrusy base.
Step 2: Grate Turmeric and Ginger
- Next, we’ll grate the fresh turmeric and ginger. These power-packed ingredients will add a warm, slightly spicy flavor and a beautiful golden hue to part of our drink.
Step 3: Make the Turmeric-Ginger Base
- In a small bowl, combine the grated turmeric and ginger with 1 tablespoon of hot water. Stir well and let it steep for a minute to extract the flavors and color. You can add honey or maple syrup here if you prefer a sweeter drink.
Step 4: Strain the Turmeric-Ginger Mixture
- Strain the turmeric-ginger mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. This will give us a smooth, flavorful base without any fibrous bits.
Step 5: Add Orange Juice and Ice
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the fresh orange juice over the ice, leaving some space at the top for the grenadine.
Step 6: Gently Pour in Grenadine
- Slowly and gently pour the grenadine down the side of the glass. Because grenadine is denser than orange juice, it will sink to the bottom, creating a beautiful gradient effect reminiscent of a sunrise.
Step 7: Enjoy Your Orange Turmeric Sunrise!
- Garnish with an orange slice or a small sprig of mint, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing layers of citrus, warm spice, and sweet grenadine. You can stir gently before drinking to combine the flavors further.
💎 Pro Tips
✅ No separation? Stir gently before drinking
✅ Extra anti-inflammatory: Add ½ tsp grated ginger
✅ Cocktail version: Add 1.5 oz vodka (shake with base ingredients)
📊 Nutrition (Mocktail Version)
| Calories 80 | Carbs 20g | Sugar 16g |
| Vitamin C 100% DV | Turmeric 1g | Vegan ✔ |
🍊 Serving Ideas
Morning Tonic: Drink warm without ice
Brunch Mocktail: Serve in champagne flutes
Wellness Shot: Concentrate into 2 oz without coconut water
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