Is there anything better than a delicious cocktail on a hot summer day? This Tequila Sunrise Cocktail is the perfect drink for enjoying on a warm evening. It's easy to make and tastes amazing! Plus, it's pretty enough to serve at your next party. Cheers!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- It's easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.
- It's perfect for summertime drinking.
- It looks beautiful, making it ideal for serving at parties.
Ingredients
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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.
- Fill your cup ¾ of the way with ice.
- Pour the 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.
- Enjoy the layered colors before stirring.
- They will turn into a gorgeous blood orange color.
- Top with a cherry, orange slice, and maybe one of those umbrellas, and enjoy!
Note: Although the drink is pretty with the grenadine on the bottom, please stir the cocktail before drinking it, so the flavors blend.
Storage
This recipe is best enjoyed immediately. However, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: 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 OJ.
- If using large glasses, add about ½ an ounce of grenadine and another 2 ounces of orange juice.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this recipe, I recommend using Blanco tequila. However, you could also use a reposado or Anejo tequila.
Yes! To make a mocktail version, simply omit the tequila and increase the amount of orange juice to 1 ½ cups.
No, you can use store-bought orange juice. However, fresh orange juice will taste best.
In addition to orange juice, grapefruit juice and cranberry juice would also be good in this recipe.
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.
Serving Suggestions
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Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
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- As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Ingredients
- 4 ounces orange juice
- 2 ounces tequila
- ¼ ounce grenadine
- ice
Instructions
- Fill your cup ¾ of the way with ice.
- Pour the 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.
- Enjoy the layered colors before stirring.
- They will turn into a gorgeous blood orange color.
- Top with a cherry, orange slice, and maybe one of those umbrellas, and enjoy!
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