TEQUILA SUNRISE COCKTAIL RECIPE
The Tequila Sunrise is a great, refreshing summer drink to have by the pool. It's got a beautiful gradient, caused by dense grenadine sinking below the orange juice and vodka. It's very easy to learn how to make a delicious Tequila Sunrise, which is why it's one of the most popular cocktails in the world. Let me show you with this easy 3-ingredient recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Tequila
- 4 Ounces Orange Juice
- ½ Ounce Grenadine
- 1 Orange Wheel (garnish)
- 1 Cherry (garnish)
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Pour the Tequila and Orange Juice into the shaker.
- Shake for about 15 seconds, or until sufficiently chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the highball glass.
- Slowly pour the Grenadine down the side of the glass, and let it sink to the bottom
- (Optional) Garnish with your Orange Wheel and Cherry.
- Enjoy!
Tips For Making A Tequila Sunrise
If you want to keep the nice "sunrise" texture while you drink, don't stir it. Otherwise, if you want to have a consistent tasting experience, stir it.
The amount of grenadine used differs a lot between bartenders. Play around with the amounts and figure out what you like best.
Maraschino cherries work best for the garnish.
The Grenadine sinks to the bottom because it is more dense than the other ingredients, causing the "sunrise" effect.
What's A Tequila Sunrise Cocktail Made Of?
The Tequila Sunrise is a simple cocktail made of only 3 ingredients:
- Blanco Tequila
- Orange Juice
- Grenadine
Best Tequila For A Tequila Sunrise
Traditionally, blanco tequilas are used in tequila sunrises. It's very easy to tell the difference between a good tequila and a bad tequila, so don't cheap out on it. Bad tequila is quite harsh, and won't make a good Tequila Sunrise. In my personal experience, I've found that Patrón Silver works best.