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    Home » Recipes » Beverages

    Tequila Sunrise Cocktail Recipe

    Published: Jul 2, 2024 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    A tall clear glass with a red liquid in the bottom of the glass topped with yellow liquid with a maraschino cherry on top.

    Is there anything better than a delicious cocktail on a hot summer day? A Tequila Sunrise Cocktail is the perfect drink for a warm day. It's easy to make and tastes amazing. Plus, it's pretty enough to serve at your next party. Cheers!

    A tequila sunrise cocktail in a tall glass topped with a maraschino cherry.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredient List
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    • Eileen's Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Variations
    • Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Tequila Sunrise only requires a few ingredients.
    • It's perfect for summertime drinking.
    • It looks beautiful, making it ideal for serving at parties.

    Ingredient List

    Ingredients to make tequila sunrise cocktail with text overlay.

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    • orange juice
    • tequila
    • grenadine
    • ice

    Equipment

    • serving glass
    • jigger

    Instructions

    This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

    Tequila being pouring into a glass to make a tequila sunrise.
    1. Fill a glass ¾ of the way with ice and add tequila.
    A glass with tequila and orange juice to make tequila sunrise cocktail.
    1. Add orange juice.
    Add grenadine to a glass of tequila and orange juice to make a tequila sunrise.
    1. Pour grenadine gently down the side of the glass. Let it settle for a few seconds.
    Tequila Sunrise topped with a cherry.
    1. Top with a cherry. Enjoy!
    Tequila Sunrise Cocktail with a maraschino cherry and an umbrella in the cocktail.

    Eileen's Tips for Success

    • If you don't have a jigger, use a shot glass to measure the ingredients.
    • Pulp-free orange juice works best unless you love pulp in your orange juice.
    • If using large glasses, add about ½ an ounce of grenadine and another 2 ounces of orange juice.
    • The best tequila to use is Blanco tequila. Reposado or Anejo tequila also works well in this cocktail.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to use fresh orange juice?

    Store-bought orange juice can be used to make this cocktail.

    What is the difference between a Tequila Sunrise Cocktail and a Tequila Sunset?

    A Tequila Sunrise is made with orange juice, tequila, and grenadine. A Tequila Sunset is made with the same ingredients but with seltzer water added.

    Variations

    Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.

    • Juice: Try grapefruit juice or cranberry juice.
    • Mocktail: Omit tequila and increase the amount of orange juice to 1 ½ cups.
    • Garnish:

    Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips

    Storage - This recipe is best enjoyed immediately. However, leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in a covered airtight container.

    Two clear glasses with a red beverage at the bottom and a yellow liquid above the red, topped with a cherry.

    Serving Suggestions

    Have a party and serve these Tequila Sunrise Cocktails along with any of these recipes:

    • Easy Chicken Tacos
    • Oven Roasted Green Beans
    • Watergate Salad
    • Frito Pie

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    Two clear glasses with a red beverage at the bottom and a yellow liquid above the red, topped with a cherry.

    Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

    Enjoy a refreshing, beachy Tequila Sunrise that is both sweet from citrus and tang from tequila. This is a quick and easy tropical cocktail that is a refreshing cocktail. It is just 3 ingredients and you will have a fantastic cocktail to enjoy. Add some cherries and orange slices for garnish and enjoy. Top
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: tequila sunrise, tequila sunrise cocktail, tequila sunrise recipe
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
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    Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 201kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

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    • Tall Glasses
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    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces orange juice
    • 2 ounces tequila
    • ¼ ounce grenadine
    • ice

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    Instructions

    • Fill the glass ¾ of the way with ice.
    • Pour tequila and orange juice into the glass.
    • Pour the grenadine gently down the side of the glass and let it settle for a few seconds. Stir.
    • Optional: Top the drink with a cherry, orange slice, and maybe one of those umbrellas, and enjoy.

    NOTES

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    Note 1: Let the layered colors before stirring.
    Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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