How to Brewch: Mandarin Sunrise

Mandarin Sunrise - Brewch Remix

Brewch Flavor: Mandarin Orange
Difficulty: Easy
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Trend Source: The Tequila Sunrise is back in a big way; the layered orange-to-red gradient is one of the most-filmed cocktail effects on social
Theme: Refreshing Summer

A sweet-mandarin sunrise with that classic color fade.

1. Cocktail Version

Ingredients

• 7 drops Brewch Mandarin Orange
• 2 oz blanco tequila
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 4 oz orange juice or soda water
• 0.5 oz grenadine (for the sunrise)
• Ice | Orange wheel and a cherry for garnish

Method

1. Add Brewch Mandarin Orange, tequila, and lime juice to an ice-filled highball glass.
2. Top with orange juice or soda water and stir.
3. Slowly pour the grenadine down the side so it settles at the bottom for the sunrise effect.
4. Garnish with an orange wheel and a cherry. Do not stir again.

Base spirit: Blanco tequila (40% ABV) | ABV: medium (approx 10-13%) | Glass: Highball glass

2. Mocktail Version (Zero-Proof)

Swaps

• Replace tequila -> 2 oz soda water or extra orange juice
• Keep: 7 drops Brewch Mandarin Orange, lime juice, orange juice, grenadine

Method

Build Brewch Mandarin Orange, lime juice, and orange juice (or soda) over ice. Float grenadine down the side for the sunrise. Garnish without stirring.

Zero-proof base: Soda water or orange juice | ABV: zero

3. Seltzer Version

Mandarin Hibiscus Seltzer (single 8 oz / 240 ml glass)

• 4 drops Brewch Mandarin Orange
• 1 drop Brewch Hibiscus (accent)
• 8 oz / 240 ml cold sparkling water
• Garnish: Orange wheel

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice and add 8 oz cold sparkling water.
2. Add 4 drops Brewch Mandarin Orange plus 1 drop Brewch Hibiscus, then stir gently.
3. Garnish and serve immediately.

Seltzer dosing: 3-5 drops primary per 8 oz glass; add accents 1 drop at a time.

4. Why It Works

Mandarin Orange is a sweeter, rounder citrus than standard orange, which makes the sunrise taste like fresh-squeezed segments rather than concentrate. Its brightness also stands up to tequila's agave edge for a balanced, sunny highball.

5. Pro Tip

Pour the grenadine slowly over the back of a spoon for the cleanest gradient. Use soda water instead of orange juice for a lighter, lower-sugar version.