Tequila Blanco, Orange Juice, Grenadine, Orange, Cherry
1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
2. Add orange juice and tequila.
3. Float grenadine.
4. Garnish with an orange wedge and a cherry.
This fresh cocktail not only looks stunning but tastes just as amazing. The rising sun is cool, but a floating sun of grenadine in your glass brings a new level of awesome.
The origins? Some 70s rock legends wrote a song about it. That's not too shabby for a drink this exciting! Bursting with the zesty flavor of real orange juice and the punchy kick of Tequila Blanco, this rocker's dream is dressed with an orange wedge and cherry on top!
The stunning layers? Think of a bright early morning sky. The ice represents crispy, chilled clouds. The orange juice? Golden rays of sunshine. And the grenadine, well that's your gorgeous red sun just peeping over the horizon!
FAQ
Q: How to make a Tequila Sunrise without Grenadine?
A: Simple! Substitute it with raspberry syrup or any other red fruit syrup. You will still get that fantastic layered sunrise effect, but the taste will be slightly different.
Q: Is Tequila Sunrise a breakfast drink?
A: Kinda in the name, isn't it? But no, despite its name and juicy citrus notes, a Tequila Sunrise is not traditionally a breakfast drink. It's way more suited for a lovely evening shindig or a poolside splash