Arizona Sunset is a fun and fruity, non-alcoholic drink, perfect for warmer weather – it’s reminiscent of Arizona’s awesomely beautiful sunsets! Since there is no alcohol, it’s great for adults and kids!
Have I ever told y’all how much I love living in Arizona?! I mean I really LOVE it here! We have lived here for almost a full year – and to tell y’all the truth, it has taken some getting used to, but I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else!
Last summer was brutally hot (this is Arizona – and we do live in the middle of a desert after all – I hear it’s brutally hot EVERY summer ha!) – but there is very little humidity here. Thank the Lord! We learned pretty early to plan our day a little more wisely – to do what we needed to do in the morning or after dinner …. and to avoid the mid-day! LOL. Being a family full of redheads – that sun is a killer on the skin!
Some of my favorite things about Arizona are the mountains (they’re all around us – they call Phoenix “the valley” for a reason!), the almost perfect weather year round and the sunsets are unbelievable! It’s almost as if God paints the sky a new portrait for our viewing pleasure every night! Those awesome sunsets were the inspiration for this easy drink …. by the way, you don’t have to be an Arizonian … or a “Zonie” (that’s what my SoCal husband calls Arizonians?!) to enjoy this drink! 🙂
Arizona Sunset
Printable recipe
Yield: 2 drinks
Ice
Grenadine
1 cup Sprite soft drink
1 cup orange juice
Maraschino cherries or orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Place ice in 2 glasses. Add a splash of Grenadine to each glass. In a small pitcher or other container, stir the Sprite and orange juice together. Slowly pour over the Grenadine, dividing the mixture between the two glasses. Garnish with cherries or orange slices, if desired.
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I am an Arizona native living in Colorado and I know exactly how you feel about living in AZ. I LOVE IT TOO! I miss it so much. I look forward to the summers here in CO hoping it will get hot like in AZ but to no avail. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to try it.
This sounds very cool and refreshing! =)
Pinning to my Beverage board.
This looks beautiful, Jamie – I remember when you moved to Arizona and I'm so happy that you love it there! Definitely pinning this drink! Enjoy your Saturday!
My goal is to be drinking an Arizona Sunset, in Arizona, while watching an Arizona sunset. Totally doable, no? Looks delicious!
Yum how refreshing. Is it summer yet?
Love this, Jamie, I think I'd add a shot of vodka or rum, but it looks wonderful as is. Thanks for joining us at marvelous mondays. Pinned!
Thanks so much, Paula!
When I made the drive from North Carolina to move to California, I LOVED my drive through Arizona. I'll have to make this drink, but it'll be a California Sunset here. ;0)
Sounds delicious, will have to try it.
I want to be a zonie! Well, I was for a couple days 🙂 This drink looks very refreshing! Thanks for sharing with us at MM – pinned and sharing on G+
Sounds yummy!
Sounds and looks really good! Pinned for use this summer! ~Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home
My kids would go crazy for this drink, Jamie (and I would too!) I've only visited AZ once but found it to be absolutely beautiful. We were in Sedona 🙂
What a pretty drink! Do you mind if I put booze in mine 😉 I love drinks that can easily go between mocktails and cocktails like this one, Jamie!
I love Arizona, too! We enjoy visiting relatives "in the valley" periodically –the area definitely has its own personality! The scenery everywhere is sooooo beautiful. Love it all from the Grand Canyon to Tucson! I don't do well in the summer heat but the winters are heavenly — hope to have a winter home there one day! Raise a glass of Arizona Sunset to a great state!
Those sunsets sound beautiful. This drink looks delicious! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up with us again this weekend, I'd love to see you there 🙂 Have a great weekend! Laura@Baking in Pyjamas
I need one of those right here in Texas heat. Yummm
Just made one of these and it was DELICIOUS. So glad I found this before we went grocery shopping!
hii, im just wondering, what if you can't get grenadine?
I just made Arizona Sunset….it's very refreshing and very easy to make. Great recipe !!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Perthian!
Love your recipe! I made them last year for Super Bowl and they were awesome! I featured your recipe in my latest blog post, http://www.adulthoodblog.com/apartmenting/superbowlparty