Did you know that a Tequila Sunrise recipe is a cinch to make at home?!
Practice your classic cocktail-making skills with this tasty cocktail! Get ready for upcoming glorious days at the beach, the barbecue, or the home bar.
Sweet & Tart Tequila Sunrise
We love to make and serve fancy cocktails that make us feel like we’re at a tropical resort!
- A Tequila Sunrise is the perfect blend of color, flavor, and a splash (or two!) of tequila!
- It’s a bit sweet and tangy.
Fun Fact: Tequila Sunrise gets its name from the way the ingredients are layered in the glass over the ice. The cherry-red hue of the grenadine looks like a sunrise, not to be confused with a Tequila Sunset, where the grenadine is replaced with blackberry brandy and has a dark layer on the top.
What’s in a Tequila Sunrise?
Three simple ingredients, a few ice cubes, and some garnishes make Tequila Sunrise cocktails one of the easy classic cocktails!
ALCOHOL & JUICE Tequila, orange juice, and grenadine are layered in an ice-filled glass.
GARNISH Garnish with a cherry or an orange slice placed on the rim. With all cocktails, presentation is key so use the proper glasses and a bright colorful garnish.
How to Make a Tequila Sunrise
For best results, chill glasses before filling!
- Fill glasses with ice.
- Pour tequila equally into each glass, per recipe measurements below.
- Pour in the orange juice over the tequila. Top with grenadine & garnish.
Bartender Tip: When pouring the grenadine, pour it over an ice cube (instead of into the juice). This will allow the layers to separate easier.
For Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots:
- Dissolve red Jello in 1 cup of grenadine over medium heat.
- Stir in tequila & pour into 1 or 2-ounce shot cups.
- Place on a baking sheet and put in the refrigerator to set.
- Dissolve orange Jello in 1 cup of orange juice.
- Add tequila and pour over the set red shot cups.
- Place in the refrigerator until Jello shots are completely set. Serve.
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Tequila Sunrise
Sweet, tart, and super refreshing, this Tequila Sunrise is the perfect cocktail to enjoy with friends!
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Fill two medium glasses with ice.
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Divide tequila and orange juice over the two glasses.
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Gently top with grenadine.
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Garnish with oranges and cherries.
Chill glasses in freezer for best results.
Calories: 220, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 232mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 227IU, Vitamin C: 57mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Keyword how to make a Tequila Sunrise, Tequila Sunrise, Tequila Sunrise cocktail, Tequila Sunrise recipe
Course Beverage, Drink, Drinks
Cuisine American
