The Tequila Sunrise is a classic tropical cocktail perfect for summer. The main spirit of the drink is tequila and is combined with orange juice and a touch of grenadine, which gives the drink its unique “sunrise” gradient of orange to red. The Tequila Sunrise is commonly served in a collins glass with a slice of orange and a cherry to garnish.
What you need to make the Tequila Sunrise
For the drink
- 45 ml tequila
- 90 ml orange juice
- 15 ml grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
For the garnish
- Orange slice
- Cocktail cherry
How to make
- Add the ice cubes in a collins glass and pour in the tequila and orange juice.
- Drop by drop, add the grenadine syrup. It will sink to the bottom. Do not stir or you will lose the layered effect!
- Garnish with the orange slice and cocktail cherry to serve.
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