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Classic Tequila Sunrise with orange juice, red grenadine gradient, ice, orange slice, and cherry.

Classic Tequila Sunrise

A colorful highball of blanco tequila, orange juice, and grenadine with a vivid sunrise gradient.
Servings 1 cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer

Ingredients

Tequila Sunrise

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 4 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • 1 1/2 cups ice
  • 1 orange slice for garnish
  • 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Build the drink:

  • Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the blanco tequila and orange juice, then stir gently once.
  • Slowly pour the grenadine down the inside of the glass or over the back of a spoon so it settles at the bottom.

Garnish and serve:

  • Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
  • Serve immediately without stirring so the sunrise gradient remains visible.

Notes

  • Grenadine is a syrup, not a juice; a small amount creates the color and sweetness needed here.
  • Reduce the grenadine slightly if using very sweet packaged orange juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gSodium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g
Calories: 215kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Orange Juice Cocktail, Tequila Cocktail, Tequila Sunrise