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Two tequila sunrise cocktails with a red-to-orange gradient, each garnished with a maraschino cherry and orange slice on a cocktail pick, on a round wood board with a halved orange and a small bowl of cherries nearby.

Easy Tequila Sunrise Recipe

Diana Lopez
This classic Tequila Sunrise is a refreshing cocktail made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine for its signature sunrise effect. It's fruity, easy to make, and perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 203 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Ice
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 4 oz orange juice
  • ¼ oz grenadine (or to taste)
  • 1 orange slice (for garnish)
  • 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Fill a tall glass (highball or Collins glass) with ice.
  • Pour the tequila and orange juice over the ice. Stir gently to combine.
  • Slowly pour the grenadine into the glass. It will sink to the bottom and gradually rise, creating the signature sunrise effect.
  • Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use your favorite tequila. Blanco tequila is the traditional choice and has a clean, crisp flavor, while reposado adds a smoother, slightly oaky taste.
  • Fresh orange juice is best. Freshly squeezed orange juice gives this cocktail the brightest, freshest flavor, but good-quality store-bought orange juice works well too.
  • Pour the grenadine last. Slowly pour it over the back of a spoon or along the inside of the glass so it sinks to the bottom and creates the signature sunrise effect.
  • Don't stir after adding the grenadine. Serve the cocktail as is to preserve the beautiful layered look. Guests can stir it themselves before drinking if they prefer.
  • Adjust the sweetness. Start with ¼ ounce of grenadine and add a little more if you like a sweeter cocktail.
  • Chill your ingredients. Cold orange juice and tequila help keep the drink refreshing and reduce how quickly the ice melts.
Nutritional values are approximate and calculated per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Sodium: 3mg, Sugar: 13g
Keyword tequila cocktails, tequila sunrise
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