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

Classic Tequila Sunrise

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A colorful highball of blanco tequila, orange juice, and grenadine with a vivid sunrise gradient.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer

Method
 

Build the drink:
  1. Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the blanco tequila and orange juice, then stir gently once.
  2. 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:
  1. Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
  2. Serve immediately without stirring so the sunrise gradient remains visible.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gSodium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g

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.