The Tequila Sunrise is a visually stunning and easy-to-make cocktail that mimics the colors of a sunrise. Made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, this drink is both refreshing and visually striking, making it perfect for brunch, summer parties, or casual sipping.
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Highball glass or Collins glass
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Bar spoon
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Jigger or measuring shot glass
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Prepare the Glass:
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Fill a highball glass with ice and set aside.
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Pour the Tequila and Orange Juice:
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Add 2 oz tequila to the glass over ice.
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Top with 4 oz fresh orange juice and gently stir to combine.
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Add the Grenadine:
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Slowly pour 0.5 oz grenadine over the back of a bar spoon or down the side of the glass.
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The grenadine will sink to the bottom, creating a layered sunrise effect.
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Garnish and Serve:
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Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
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Serve immediately and allow the guest to stir, mixing the layers to taste.
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The Tequila Sunrise is traditionally served in a tall highball or Collins glass to showcase the striking color gradient from red to orange.
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The drink is named for its resemblance to a sunrise, with the grenadine creating the appearance of the sun rising through the orange juice.
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Appetizers: Spicy nachos, shrimp ceviche, or guacamole and chips.
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Main Course: Fish tacos, grilled chicken with citrus salsa, or blackened fish.
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Dessert: Orange sorbet, pineapple upside-down cake, or coconut flan.
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Sweeter Tequila Sunrise: Add a splash of simple syrup for extra sweetness.
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Stronger Tequila Sunrise: Increase the tequila to 3 oz for a more potent drink.
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Frozen Tequila Sunrise: Blend all the ingredients with ice for a refreshing slushy version.
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Spicy Tequila Sunrise: Add a few drops of chili bitters or muddle a slice of jalapeño for a spicy kick.
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Non-Alcoholic Sunrise: Replace the tequila with coconut water or a splash of club soda for a refreshing mocktail version.
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The Tequila Sunrise was created in the 1930s in Arizona, but the modern version was popularized in the 1970s by a bartender at the Trident bar in Sausalito, California.
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The cocktail gained widespread fame after being featured in the Rolling Stones’ 1972 American tour, where it became their official tour drink.
Ingredients
Directions
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Highball glass or Collins glass
-
Bar spoon
-
Jigger or measuring shot glass
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Prepare the Glass:
-
Fill a highball glass with ice and set aside.
-
-
Pour the Tequila and Orange Juice:
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Add 2 oz tequila to the glass over ice.
-
Top with 4 oz fresh orange juice and gently stir to combine.
-
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Add the Grenadine:
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Slowly pour 0.5 oz grenadine over the back of a bar spoon or down the side of the glass.
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The grenadine will sink to the bottom, creating a layered sunrise effect.
-
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Garnish and Serve:
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Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
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Serve immediately and allow the guest to stir, mixing the layers to taste.
-
-
The Tequila Sunrise is traditionally served in a tall highball or Collins glass to showcase the striking color gradient from red to orange.
-
The drink is named for its resemblance to a sunrise, with the grenadine creating the appearance of the sun rising through the orange juice.
-
Appetizers: Spicy nachos, shrimp ceviche, or guacamole and chips.
-
Main Course: Fish tacos, grilled chicken with citrus salsa, or blackened fish.
-
Dessert: Orange sorbet, pineapple upside-down cake, or coconut flan.
-
Sweeter Tequila Sunrise: Add a splash of simple syrup for extra sweetness.
-
Stronger Tequila Sunrise: Increase the tequila to 3 oz for a more potent drink.
-
Frozen Tequila Sunrise: Blend all the ingredients with ice for a refreshing slushy version.
-
Spicy Tequila Sunrise: Add a few drops of chili bitters or muddle a slice of jalapeño for a spicy kick.
-
Non-Alcoholic Sunrise: Replace the tequila with coconut water or a splash of club soda for a refreshing mocktail version.
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The Tequila Sunrise was created in the 1930s in Arizona, but the modern version was popularized in the 1970s by a bartender at the Trident bar in Sausalito, California.
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The cocktail gained widespread fame after being featured in the Rolling Stones’ 1972 American tour, where it became their official tour drink.