The Tequila Sunrise is a picture-perfect cocktail with a rock ‘n roll history. Serve it poolside, at parties, and any time you are craving a sweet sunrise.
The drink was first served in Sausalito in the 1970s, created by bartenders Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice. In 1972, Mick Jagger tried it at a party and liked it so much, that the band ordered it everywhere they played in the United States. This made tequila infinitely more popular all around the country
Most versions are pretty to look at but can taste overly sweet. Not this one! I add fresh lime juice and an optional splash of seltzer, which in my humble opinion makes this cocktail worth an extra look.
Tequila Sunrise
Total: 0 5min0
Yield: 1 serving
Serving Size: 1 of 1 servings
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 1 servings, calories 246, Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Carbohydrate 36g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 30g, Protein 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 5mg
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 ounce grenadine syrup
- Orange slice, for garnish
- High-quality maraschino cherry, such as Luxardo, for garnish
Instruction:
- In a highball glass filled with ice, pour in the tequila and orange juice. Slowly pour the grenadine into the glass over the back of a spoon or by drizzling it down the side of the glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom. Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise is a picture-perfect cocktail with a rock ‘n roll history. Serve it poolside, at parties, and any time you are craving a sweet sunrise.
Prep: 2min
Total: 2min
Yield: 1
Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Nutrition Facts: calories 194 kcal, servingSize 1 cocktail, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 17 g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila ((see note 1))
- 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice (optional (see note 2))
- 4 ounces orange juice ((see note 3))
- 1/2 ounce grenadine ((see note 4))
- Seltzer water (optional (see note 5))
- Half orange slice ( and maraschino cherry, for garnish)
Instruction:
- Fill a collins glass (or other tall glass) with ice. Add tequila, lime juice (if using), and orange juice. Stir.
- Pour grenadine down a spoon and let it rise from the bottom of the glass. Do not stir. Top with seltzer water (if using) and garnish with the orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Tequila Sunrise
A refreshingly sweet tequila sunrise cocktail that’s easy to make and so pretty too. The colorful layers resemble a beautiful sunrise.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 1
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 236 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ ounces tequila
- ¾ ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 2 ½ ounces orange juice
- Ice
- ½ ounce grenadine
- Optional: Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instruction:
- Mix together tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and orange juice in a glass.
- Fill a different glass with ice and pour in the grenadine.
- Pour in the tequila and orange juice mixture.Do not stir and enjoy!
