Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour tequila into the glass, followed by orange juice.
- Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon to combine the ingredients.
- Slowly pour grenadine syrup into the glass over the back of a spoon. This will create a gradient effect, with the grenadine sinking to the bottom of the glass and gradually rising to create a sunrise-like appearance.
- Garnish the cocktail with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Tequila Sunrise cocktail!
Tips:
- Use a good quality tequila for the best flavor. Blanco or reposado tequila works well in this cocktail.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice will give your Tequila Sunrise a bright and zesty flavor, but you can also use store-bought orange juice if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of grenadine syrup to taste. Adding more syrup will result in a sweeter cocktail with a more pronounced sunrise effect.
- For a frozen version of the Tequila Sunrise, blend all the ingredients with crushed ice until smooth and pour into a chilled glass.
The Tequila Sunrise cocktail is a classic favorite known for its stunning appearance and refreshing taste. Whether you’re enjoying it at brunch or as a pre-dinner drink, this cocktail is sure to brighten up any occasion. Cheers!