Ingredients
Method
Build the layers
- Fill a tall clear glass with ice cubes almost to the top, so the cold helps the layers stay distinct. Visual cue: you should see the ice packed high enough to support the floating pours.
- Pour grenadine syrup slowly over the ice so it sinks to the bottom as the first layer. Visual cue: a deep red pool should form at the base without streaking upward.
- Gently pour chilled lemonade over the back of a spoon held just above the ice to create a clean middle layer. Visual cue: the lemonade should land softly and sit over the red layer with a clear boundary.
- Pour the blue raspberry drink over the spoon in the same way to float it as the top layer. Visual cue: a bright blue cap forms above the lemonade without mixing.
Finish and serve
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a striped straw and serve immediately without stirring. Visual cue: all three layers remain clearly stacked when you tilt the glass.
Notes
Pro tip: keep the lemonade and blue raspberry drink very cold and pour slowly over the back of a spoon—this floating technique is what prevents bleeding between layers. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 1 day, though layers may blur; freezing is not recommended. For a lighter option, use lower-sugar lemonade or sparkling lemonade to reduce sweetness while keeping the layered look.