John deBary is back and making a Dark Phoenix, better known as the X-Men Animated Series cocktail of your dreams! This fiery red-and-orange elixir leverages the densities between syrup (heavier) and soda water (lighter) to create a color gradient similar to the animated pseudo-deity. GET THE RECIPE https://f52.co/3I9nr6hPREP TIME: 5 minutesCOOK TIMe: 10 minutesMAKES: 1 drinkFor the Dark Phoenix:2 ounces Ultragrenadine1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice1 ounce vodka3 ounces sparkling water1 orange wheel, for garnishFor the Ultragrenadine: teaspoons saffron2 black tea bags2 cups granulated sugar1 cup 100% pomegranate juice, such as POM1 cup 100% cranberry juice, such as RW KnudsenFEATURED IN THIS VIDEO GIR Silicone Grip Whisk on Food52: https://f52.co/3DVbNtcSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.