Tequila Sunrise Recipe
Bright, refreshing, and oh-so-pretty, this Tequila Sunrise Recipe is the perfect cocktail to brighten any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila try Patróm Silver or Jose Cuervo Tradicional
- 4 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice or high-quality store-bought
- 1/2 oz grenadine syrup I like POM Wonderful for real pomegranate flavor
- Ice cubes large cubes chill longer and melt slower
- Orange wheel or maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball or Collins glass two-thirds full with ice. Use large cubes to slow dilution.
- Pour in 4 oz of orange juice, letting it cascade gently over the ice—listen for that soft glug for full flavor integration.
- Add 2 oz of tequila, aiming your pour against the glass’s inner wall to preserve layers.
- Slowly drizzle ½ oz grenadine down the side of the glass; watch it sink and spread like a sunrise painting.
- Wait a few seconds—resist the urge to stir. The magic happens as the grenadine settles at the bottom.
- Garnish with an orange wheel or maraschino cherry on a wooden skewer. Serve with a straw.
Notes
If you prefer a smoother pour, strain pulp from your orange juice. For a zesty twist, zest a bit of orange peel over the glass before serving.
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