This Tequila Sunrise Recipe is a super simple cocktail recipe made with orange juice, tequila, and grenadine. It’s not only beautiful but delicious and super easy!
This Tequila Sunrise Recipe gives you a gorgeous drink just as beautiful as the sunrise you’d see with your toes in the sand and the ocean waves crashing by.
Get excited to drink with all your senses on this recipe- beautifully colored, sweet smell of citrus, tastes absolutely amazing just like you were sitting beachside on a nice warm day.
All you need is 2 minutes to whip up this simple Tequila Sunrise Cocktail. And, you only need 3 ingredients and a couple of cherries and orange slices for garnishes. You’ll be enjoying this Tequila cocktail in no time.
This classic cocktail is super refreshing and sweet, perfect for summer or any time of year! We are really particular to recipes being seasonal as you all should know, so we make this all year long.
It doesn’t have to be warm to enjoy some fruity drinks or desserts, you just have to be in the mood – which we are the majority of the time.
If you are a cocktail drinker and love citrus and tequila with a little splash of grenadine then this Tequila Sunrise Recipe is right up your alley!
Some of our other favorite drink recipes we have on our site include: Boozy Sherbet Punch, Blue Hawaiian, and Strawberry Margaritas.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Easy drink to make for a crowd, just double or triple the recipe
- Only takes 2 minutes and minimal ingredients.
- You can make it as strong (or not) as you like.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):
Ice
Blanco Tequila
Orange Juice
Grenadine
Oranges
Cherries
HOW TO MAKE A TEQUILA SUNRISE, STEP BY STEP:
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour the tequila over the ice.
- Add the orange juice.
- Top with the grenadine.
- Add orange and maraschino cherry garnishes.
WHAT TEQUILA IS BEST FOR TEQUILA SUNRISE?
To make a Tequila Sunrise Cocktail, you should use a Blanco Tequila, or a Silver Tequila. I will also say that you should choose your tequila for this drink by your personal preference and the budget you have.
Tequila can vary in taste and have a varying price budget. Pick your favorite brand and create this cocktail.
Here are a few brand suggestions to try:
- Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila
- El Espolon Blanco Tequila
- Don Julio Blanco
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TEQUILA SUNRISE AND A TEQUILA SUNSET?
Both the sunrise and the sunset have the same initial ingredients. In the Tequila Sunrise, the grenadine will fall to the bottom of the glass since it is heavier than the other liquids, creating a beautiful sunrise effect.
For a Tequila Sunset, you’ll add a splash of soda water mixed with the grenadine. Adding this mixture will help give the drink a red tint at the top instead of the bottom.
SHOULD I MIX A TEQUILA SUNRISE RECIPE?
No, a Tequila Sunrise is a drink that is meant to be served just how you pour it, NOT stirred. The different liquids will create beautiful sunrise-type rays of color throughout the drink.
CAN YOU MAKE THIS FOR A CROWD?
You can make this for a party as well. Add the Orange Juice and Tequila to a large punch bowl or pitcher in the quantity you need for your party.
Add ice to a glass, top with the Orange Juice/Tequila mixture then add your grenadine and garnishes to serve.
HOW TO STORE:
This cocktail recipe is one that you do not want to store. Tequila Sunrise Cocktails are supposed to be made when you are ready to drink them. So do not make it ahead of time.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- If this is too sweet for you, add a dash of lemon or lime juice.
- Don’t make this drink ahead of time as it’s best enjoyed right when made.
- To help keep your layers separate, pour the grenadine down the side of the glass or over a spoon.
- You can use various tequilas we use a Blanco for this one, see some of my suggestions above.
- Easily double or triple this recipe to serve more people, or make the orange juice and tequila mixture in a pitcher and let others create their own drinks.
A Tequila Sunrise Recipe is the perfect drink to make and enjoy on hot summer day, or any day of the year really. It’s incredibly quick, sweet, and so easy to make.
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Tequila Sunrise
Ingredients
- Ice
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 4 ounces orange juice
- ½ ounce grenadine
- Orange garnish
- Maraschino cherry garnish
Instructions
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour the tequila over the ice.
- Add the orange juice.
- Top with the grenadine.
- Add orange and maraschino cherry garnishes.
Notes
- If this is too sweet for you, add a dash of lemon or lime juice.
- Don't make this drink ahead of time as it's best enjoyed right when made.
- To help keep your layers separate, pour the grenadine down the side of the glass or over a spoon.
- You can use various tequilas we use a Blanco for this one, see some of my suggestions above.
- Easily double or triple this recipe to serve more people, or make the orange juice and tequila mixture in a pitcher and let others create their own drinks.
Tornadough Alli is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value is important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and values can vary depending on which brands were used.
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