Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
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Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
Description
The Tequila Sunrise Cocktail combines 1 1/2 ounces of blanco tequila with 4 ounces of orange juice, balancing the citrus with the sweetness of grenadine, which is gently poured over to sink and create a layered color effect resembling a sunrise. Optional lime juice enhances the citrus notes, while seltzer water adds a sparkling finish that lightens the drink. The cocktail is built in a tall glass over ice and stirred before adding grenadine. Garnishing with an orange wheel and cherry adds a classic touch.
The flavor profile features a smooth agave base from the tequila complemented by the fresh sweetness of orange juice and the pomegranate-cherry flavor of grenadine. The drink is visually notable for the gradient effect that forms as the grenadine settles gradually, so it is served without stirring afterward.
For the best taste, the recipe recommends using silver (blanco) tequila and freshly squeezed orange juice when possible. The cocktail is intended to be made one at a time to preserve the color layering and freshness.
Soda or seltzer is optional and unsweetened versions preserve the original syrupy balance while offering a refreshing lift.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces of tequila (see note 1)
- 1 ounce 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)
- orange and cocktail cherry, for garnish, wheel
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Use blanco (silver) tequila as it is unaged and suits this cocktail's flavor profile.
- Lime juice is optional but recommended to enhance the citrus complexity.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice improves the flavor over commercial juice.
- Grenadine syrup creates the characteristic visual sunrise effect and adds sweetness.
- Unsweetened soda water or seltzer can be added to lighten the drink without adding extra sweetness.
- Make cocktails individually to maintain the layered sunrise appearance; avoid blending or batch mixing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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