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The Seventh Sunset Mocktail
The Seventh Sunset Mocktail is an alcohol-free layered serve inspired by that brief, beautiful moment when daylight gives way to evening. Bright citrus, rich grenadine, delicate sparkle and a final wash of butterfly pea tea come together to create a glass that shifts from deep crimson to glowing amber and soft violet.
Prepare the twilight layer - Steep butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, then leave the tea to cool completely. This vivid blue infusion creates the final evening-sky finish.
Chill the glass - Place a highball glass in the freezer for around 5 minutes. Starting cold helps preserve the layers and keeps every sip crisp.
Build over ice - Fill the glass to roughly three-quarters full with ice cubes. Large cubes work best for slowing dilution and maintaining the dramatic colour separation.
Create the golden centre - Combine the fresh orange juice, sparkling water or ginger ale, and lime juice until lightly blended.
Pour and set the scene - Slowly pour the citrus mixture over the ice to form the bright, glowing middle layer.
Bring in the sunset - Gently pour the grenadine down the back of a spoon. It will naturally settle beneath the citrus, creating a rich crimson horizon.
Finish with twilight - Carefully float the cooled butterfly pea tea across the surface using the back of a spoon. Watch the colours shift into layered tones of ruby, amber and violet.
Garnish and serve - Finish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry and serve immediately while the colours remain beautifully defined.
A few careful pours — and the sunset arrives at the table.
A few details make all the difference
01
Cool
Cool the butterfly pea tea completely before pouring to preserve the layers.
02
Chill
Chill the glass and use large ice cubes to minimise melting and dilution.
03
Pour
Pour the grenadine and tea slowly over the back of a spoon for clear colour separation.
Why this recipe works
Completely alcohol-free yet every bit as striking as a crafted house cocktail, this citrus-led serve delivers bold colour, bright flavour and a dramatic layered finish that feels made for long dinners, celebrations and slow golden-hour moments.
Cook’s notes
Choose fresh over bottled
Freshly squeezed orange juice gives The Seventh Sunset its brightest citrus character and cleaner, more vibrant finish.
Start with cold glassware
Chilling the glass before assembling the drink helps slow dilution, keeps the carbonation lively and preserves those beautifully defined layers for longer.
Pour slowly for the signature effect
Grenadine and butterfly pea tea should always be introduced gently over the back of a spoon. A slow pour allows each colour to settle naturally, creating the distinctive sunset gradient that makes this serve feel like theatre in a glass.
Prepare the twilight layer - Steep butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, then leave the tea to cool completely. This vivid blue infusion creates the final evening-sky finish.
Chill the glass - Place a highball glass in the freezer for around 5 minutes. Starting cold helps preserve the layers and keeps every sip crisp.
Build over ice - Fill the glass to roughly three-quarters full with ice cubes. Large cubes work best for slowing dilution and maintaining the dramatic colour separation.
Create the golden centre - Combine the fresh orange juice, sparkling water or ginger ale, and lime juice until lightly blended.
Pour and set the scene - Slowly pour the citrus mixture over the ice to form the bright, glowing middle layer.
Bring in the sunset - Gently pour the grenadine down the back of a spoon. It will naturally settle beneath the citrus, creating a rich crimson horizon.
Finish with twilight - Carefully float the cooled butterfly pea tea across the surface using the back of a spoon. Watch the colours shift into layered tones of ruby, amber and violet.
Garnish and serve - Finish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry and serve immediately while the colours remain beautifully defined.
A few careful pours — and the sunset arrives at the table.
Cook’s notes
Choose fresh over bottled: Freshly squeezed orange juice gives The Seventh Sunset its brightest citrus character and cleaner, more vibrant finish.
Start with cold glassware: Chilling the glass before assembling the drink helps slow dilution, keeps the carbonation lively and preserves those beautifully defined layers for longer.
Pour slowly for the signature effect: Grenadine and butterfly pea tea should always be introduced gently over the back of a spoon. A slow pour allows each colour to settle naturally, creating the distinctive sunset gradient that makes this serve feel like theatre in a glass.
Cooking mode
The Seventh Sunset Mocktail
Prepare the twilight layer - Steep butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, then leave the tea to cool completely. This vivid blue infusion creates the final evening-sky finish.
Chill the glass - Place a highball glass in the freezer for around 5 minutes. Starting cold helps preserve the layers and keeps every sip crisp.
Build over ice - Fill the glass to roughly three-quarters full with ice cubes. Large cubes work best for slowing dilution and maintaining the dramatic colour separation.
Create the golden centre - Combine the fresh orange juice, sparkling water or ginger ale, and lime juice until lightly blended.
Pour and set the scene - Slowly pour the citrus mixture over the ice to form the bright, glowing middle layer.
Bring in the sunset - Gently pour the grenadine down the back of a spoon. It will naturally settle beneath the citrus, creating a rich crimson horizon.
Finish with twilight - Carefully float the cooled butterfly pea tea across the surface using the back of a spoon. Watch the colours shift into layered tones of ruby, amber and violet.
Garnish and serve - Finish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry and serve immediately while the colours remain beautifully defined.
A few careful pours — and the sunset arrives at the table.
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