Zero Proof Sunrise Recipe
Blueberry Simple Syrup, Lemon, Cranberry Splash, Soda, Fresh Berries
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Ingredients
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Blueberry Simple Syrup
Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Blueberry Simple Syrup
Cook syrup
Combine 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Bring just to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Simmer gently for 6–8 minutes, crushing berries with the back of a spoon to release color and flavor.
Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 10 minutes off the heat to deepen flavor.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar, pressing solids to extract liquid. Discard solids or reserve for another use. Let cool to room temperature before using. Refrigerate leftovers up to 10 days.
Cocktail Assembly
Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice to chill.
Add 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.75 oz blueberry simple syrup to the glass.
Pour in 1 oz cranberry juice as a splash — for a layered sunrise effect, pour the cranberry juice slowly over the back of a spoon near the glass edge so it sinks slightly under the soda later.
Top gently with about 4 oz club soda (adjust to taste). Pour slowly to preserve carbonation and layering.
Stir gently once or twice to integrate the lemon and syrup without completely removing the sunrise layering.
Garnish & Serve
Skewer 4–6 fresh blueberries (and optional cranberries) on a cocktail pick and rest across the glass rim or drop blueberries into the drink for visual appeal.