1-First step: gather and chill your ingredients Before you start, measure out 1/3 cup reconstituted peach juice, 1/2 cup lemonade, and 1.5 tablespoons grenadine. If you want the best flavor, chill the juice and lemonade ahead of time. A cold drink is more refreshing, and the layers hold up better when the liquids start cold. If you are serving guests, you can also prep the orange peel and raspberry garnish ahead of time so assembly goes fast.

2-Second step: fill the glass with ice Choose a clear glass if you want the layered sunrise effect to show. Fill the glass with ice all the way up, leaving enough room for the liquids and garnish. The ice helps keep the drink cold and gives the grenadine a nice path as it settles through the drink. A tall glass works best, but any clear serving glass can do the job.

3-Third step: pour in the peach juice and lemonade Pour the peach juice into the glass first. Then add the lemonade. This creates the sweet and tart base of the drink. Pour slowly so the ice does not shift too much. If you are making several servings, use the same ratio for each glass. This makes the recipe easy to repeat and keeps the flavor consistent from glass to glass.

4-Fourth step: add the grenadine carefully Now comes the part that gives Sparkling Peach Sunrise its name. Carefully add the grenadine by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon or directly down the side of the glass. This helps the grenadine sink through the drink and create a layered effect. Do not stir after adding the grenadine if you want to keep the sunrise look. The red color will drift downward and form a pretty gradient in the glass.

5-Fifth step: garnish with orange peel and a raspberry Add a strip of orange peel on top of the glass. Then place one raspberry as the final garnish. The orange peel adds a fresh citrus note, while the raspberry adds a pop of color. If you are serving the drink at a party or picnic, the garnish helps the drink stand out on the table and makes it look ready for guests right away.

6-Final step: serve and enjoy right away Serve the drink as soon as it is assembled. Sparkling Peach Sunrise is best when the ice is fresh and the layers are still visible. Since the recipe takes only 5 minutes, it is easy to make one glass at a time or prepare several drinks close together for a group. If you are building a brunch table, this drink works well beside fruit, pastries, and light snacks. For another sweet party idea, try pairing it with chocolate-covered pretzels for a sweet and salty snack.