Tequila Sunrise Recipe – Easy & Vibrant Cocktail for Any Party
The Tequila Sunrise is a vibrant cocktail with a gradient of bold orange fading into a deep crimson hue, topped off with a refreshing citrusy kick. Perfect for parties, brunches, or relaxing by the pool.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 4 ounces orange juice
- ½ ounce grenadine
- ½ ounce lime juice (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of silver tequila over the ice.
- Add 4 ounces (120 ml) of orange juice.
- Optional: Add ½ ounce (15 ml) of freshly squeezed lime juice for extra tang.
- Slowly pour ½ ounce (15 ml) of grenadine into the drink, close to the ice or against the side of the glass. Let it settle to create the layered effect.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
[‘Chill your ingredients for a refreshing drink and better layering.’, ‘Pour grenadine slowly against the glass or ice to achieve the sunrise effect.’, ‘Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended for a brighter flavor.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by reducing grenadine or adding soda water.’, ‘Experiment with garnishes like mint or pineapple slices for a unique twist.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
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