Tequila Sunrise
Tequila · Highball
A visually stunning cocktail that gained popularity in the 1970s California scene. The grenadine creates a beautiful sunrise effect in the glass.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 14% |
| Category | modern |
| Flavor | fruity, sweet, visual, californian |
Ingredients
- Tequila2 oz
- Orange Juice4 oz
- Grenadine0.5 oz
- Orange Wheel1 piece
- Maraschino Cherry1 piece
Method
- Add tequila and orange juice to highball glass filled with ice
- Stir gently
- Slowly pour grenadine down spoon to create layered effect
- Garnish with orange wheel and cherry
Pro Tips
- The sunrise effect comes from grenadine sinking; pour orange juice first, then float tequila, then drizzle grenadine.
- Real pomegranate grenadine (Small Hand Foods) vs Rose's is night-and-day difference.
- Use freshly-juiced orange — bottled tastes metallic in this drink.