Tequila Sunrise Drink

Name: Tequila Sunrise Drink
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1.5 oz tequila; 3 oz orange juice; 3/4 oz grenadine; 1 cup ice cubes (fill each glass); Orange slices; Cherries

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Tequila Sunrise is bold, refreshing, bright, and nostalgic!

There are many things I love about tequila sunrise drinks – it can be mixed up at a moment’s notice, their preparation needs fewer ingredients, it looks refreshing, and has a fruity taste.

What’s more? Well, you need any specific bartender skill to master the art of making orange sunrise drinks. The sunrise effect occurs naturally, making the drink super colorful and attractive.

It’s the most photo-ready drink you can ever prepare at your home for yourself or your guests. Trust me; your guests will like tequila sunrise drink.

If you prepare tequila sunrise easy drink my way, you can enjoy it anytime without a hangover. I add orange juice and tequila in a perfect balance so the flavors neither get too bitter nor sweet.

This recipe is a Jose Cuervo mixed drink. Excited to make a glass of easy tequila sunrise at home? Keep reading to get the recipe.

How to make a tequila sunrise drink with three simple ingredients!

Tequila Sunrise Cocktail Recipe

The origins of tequila sunrise orange juice date back to the 1930s, but the tequila sunrise we drink today appeared around the 1970s.

At The Trident, two bartenders transformed tequila into the delicious and vibrant version we enjoy today.

How to Make Tequila Orange Juice and Grenadine Drink

Yummy tequila orange juice with bright flavors and gorgeous colors will always be in your style. My easy tequila sunrise easy recipe only needs a few ingredients.

Start the preparation by combining orange juice and tequila into one glass. Stir the ingredients with a cocktail stirrer to combine them well.

Once done, slowly add grenadine to the mixture. Pour grenadine around the sides of the glass and not in the center to create a perfect sunrise effect.

Garnish your drink with orange pieces and cherries. The refreshing orange juice grenadine tequila is a crowd-pleaser recipe, perfect for summer days, picnics, and get-togethers.

If you don’t feel like drinking, skip adding tequila and enjoy a virgin sunrise drink.

How To Make A Tequila Sunrise Drink, Fruity Cocktail Recipe - jose cuervo mixed drinks

Tequila Sunrise Variations

Here are some more ways you can prepare a tequila sunrise drink:

Cherrier Sunrise

To prepare the cherrier sunrise drink, replace grenadine with Cherry Heering. The

higher ABV will give out a more complex look and rich taste.

Spiced Sunrise

Add a character to your usual tequila sunrise drink by infusing tequila with cinnamon. The spiced sunrise drink is suitable for cold days to get wintery warmth. You can use the cinnamon-infused tequila to make many other delicious drinks as well.

Aperol Sunrise

Make an Aperol sunrise drink by replacing Aperol with grenadine. This Italian aperitif has a tropical bitter quality, which combines well with the orange base.

You can also make your tequila with a grenadine drink more fun by adding margarita. Or make it a tart drink with vodka and grapefruit juice.

Original Tequila Sunrise Mixed Drink Recipe

The tequila sunrise original recipe is simple, light, and sparkling. It includes a sweet black currant liqueur with a deep red color.

Make the original tequila drink by pouring 1 ½ ounces of tequila with half lime juice into a glass. Add ice cubes and club soda into a glass. Pour 3/4 ounce crème de cassis into the drink for enhanced flavors and appearance of the drink.

Best Tequila For Tequila And Grenadine Drinks

The best tequila to make a sunrise drink is Reposado (aged), which has an oaked vanilla character. It works well in the sunrise drink, giving you an extra punch of flavors.

Likewise, Blanco tequila also works well. Flavor-wise, it’s not everyone’s first preference, but it does wonders with the sunrise drink ingredients. You can check out this expertly curated list to find the best blanco tequila for your Tequila Sunrise recipe.

If you are not familiar with most types of tequila, go with Jose Cuervo.

How Many Tequila Sunrise Drinks Can Get You Drunk?

There is no exact answer, as everyone’s alcohol tolerance level is different. So, the usual answer is how many tequila shots it takes for you to get drunk, the same number of drinks you may need to have to get drunk on tequila sunrise.

Are Tequila Sunrise And Tequila Sunset The Same?

Tequila sunrise and tequila sunset are different due to differences in their appearance. While tequila sunrise is made by combining grenadine into tequila and orange mixture.

Tequila sunset is created by combining lighter ingredients like soda with grenadine or blackberry brandy for a reddish base.

Tips for Making Tequila Sunrise

Don’t Stir: Avoid stirring the drink after adding grenadine, as it might ruin the beautiful sunrise effect you want to create in the drink. Stirring tequila sunrise will leave you with a pink drink instead of an attractive orange sunrise-like tequila drink.
Control the Sweetness: If your tequila orange juice and grenadine juice have turned out to be too sweet, temper the flavors with lemon juice. This way, you can balance out the taste without ruining the main flavors and appearance of the drink.
Make a Big Batch: If you are expecting guests over, make a big batch of tequila sunrise drink by adding one part of tequila and two parts of orange juice to the container. You must only add grenadine while pouring the drink into each glass to create a stunning sunrise-like effect. Add ice and serve.

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Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 0

Total Time: 5 minutes

Serving: 1 person

Difficulty: Easy

Equipment to Make Tequila Sunrise Liquor

Glass

Cocktail stirrer