Pink Flamingo Sunrise
Pink grapefruit, pineapple, strawberry, and vodka make a rosy adult cocktail with sparkling water. Adults 21+ only — serve responsibly and keep clearly labeled away from virgin drinks.
Food safety
Contains alcohol: serve only to adults 21 and older; never serve to anyone who will drive; keep out of reach of children. Wash fruit before cutting. Refrigerate the juice mixture and keep it chilled between servings.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- blender or fork
- citrus juicer
- measuring cup
- spoon
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 1 cup pink grapefruit juice (240 ml)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (240 ml)
- ½ cup hulled strawberries, mashed or blended (75 g)
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water (480 ml)
- 2 cups ice (280 g)
- 4 thin orange or strawberry slices, for garnish
- 6 fl oz vodka (1½ fl oz / 45 ml per serving) (180 ml)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- optional
- 2 tablespoons water if needed to thin strawberry puree
Directions
Rinse strawberries under running water, remove the stems, and mash or blend until smooth.
Stir grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, and strawberry puree in a pitcher.
Taste; add a little honey or sugar only if needed.
Just before serving, gently stir in sparkling water.
Pour over ice and garnish with fruit.
For the adult version, measure in vodka and stir it into the pitcher just before serving; label the pitcher clearly and serve over ice.
Skill taught
Balancing tart citrus with sweet fruit without over-sweetening.
Affordable substitution
Use frozen strawberries, thawed, or ½ cup unsweetened strawberry puree.
Optional variation
Replace half the grapefruit juice with chilled Florida orange juice.
Leftovers and storage
Refrigerate the juice base, without sparkling water, in a covered pitcher for up to 2 days. Add bubbles when serving.