Sober Sunrise (112 Kcal) Recipe

Juice fruits

Juice enough fresh oranges to yield 3 fl oz (about 1 small orange) and a blood orange or small grapefruit to yield 1 fl oz. Strain the juices through a fine mesh if you prefer a smoother texture. Measure and pour 0.5 fl oz fresh lemon juice into a small pitcher or mixing glass.

Sweeten and balance

Add 1 tsp agave syrup and 0.5 tsp simple syrup to the citrus mixture. Stir briskly until the syrups are fully dissolved and the mixture tastes balanced — bright but not overly tart. If needed, adjust with another 1/4 tsp agave (this will raise calories slightly).

Fill a highball glass with about 1 cup of crushed ice or ice cubes. Pour the prepared citrus base over the ice.

Slowly pour 3 fl oz chilled sparkling water over the citrus to preserve effervescence. If using, add 1 dash orange bitters to the top and give the drink one gentle stir (5–6 rotations) to combine without flattening the bubbles.

Thread an orange wheel or grapefruit twist onto the rim or drop it into the glass. Serve immediately with a straw or short stirring stick.