Hennessy Sunrise
The social media sensation that brought cognac to the party crowd. A simple, colorful combination of cognac, orange juice, and grenadine creates a layered sunrise effect that's as beautiful as a tequila sunrise but far more sophisticated. Massively popular on Instagram and TikTok. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 4 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz Grenadine
- orange wheel (garnish) garnish
- maraschino cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with light appetizers and citrus-glazed seafood or tropical small plates like shrimp ceviche and mango salsa, which match the drink's refreshing and social vibe.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice
Pour cognac and orange juice over ice
Stir gently to combine
Slowly pour grenadine down the inside of the glass — it will sink and create a sunrise effect
Do not stir after adding grenadine
Garnish with an orange wheel and cherry
Tips
Use Hennessy VS for authenticity, but any VS cognac works Pour the grenadine over the back of a bar spoon for a cleaner gradient Film the grenadine pour in slow motion for the perfect social media content