Tequila Sunrise

Name: Tequila Sunrise
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz blanco tequila; 4 oz fresh orange juice; 1/2 oz grenadine syrup; as needed ice cubes; 1 orange slice (for garnish); 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)

A visually stunning cocktail that mimics the gradient of a sunrise with layers of orange juice, tequila, and grenadine that bleeds from bottom to top. Fruity, sweet, and beautiful to serve.

3 minEasyServes 1220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz blanco tequila
4 oz fresh orange juice
1/2 oz grenadine syrup
as needed ice cubes
1 orange slice (for garnish)
1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Fill a tall glass with as needed ice cubes.
2

Pour 2 oz blanco tequila over the ice, followed by 4 oz fresh orange juice.
3

Stir briefly to combine the tequila and orange juice.
4

Slowly pour 1/2 oz grenadine syrup down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon so it sinks to the bottom and creates the sunrise gradient.
5

Do not stir after adding the grenadine - this preserves the layered effect.
6

Garnish with 1 orange slice (for garnish) and 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish) on the rim.

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Questions

What is Tequila Sunrise?

A visually stunning cocktail that mimics the gradient of a sunrise with layers of orange juice, tequila, and grenadine that bleeds from bottom to top. Fruity, sweet, and beautiful to serve. This reference files it under Mexican alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 3 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Tequila Sunrise without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz blanco tequila. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Tequila Sunrise keto-friendly?

A serving of Tequila Sunrise carries 14 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many carbs are in Tequila Sunrise?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 220 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Tequila Sunrise for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the tequila drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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