Tequila Sunrise

Name: Tequila Sunrise
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 60 ml of tequila; 120 ml of orange juice; 15 ml of grenadine; slice of orange (for garnish); ice cream

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This cocktail layers tequila, orange juice and grenadine syrup. 🍹 The grenadine must be poured gently to create the gradient effect without mixing.

Total time: 5 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: –
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €4.00

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 5

servings

Estimated cost €4.00

Equipment

Cocktail glasses
Spoon

Instructions

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Fill the glass with ice to the brim.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

195kcal

Protein0 g0%
Carbs21 g100%
Fat0 g0%

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🎨 For an even more spectacular effect, serve your Tequila Sunrise in a tall glass with flower- or fruit-shaped ice cubes for an original touch. 🌸🍓

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not suitable. Freezing would alter the texture (ice) and the flavor of the ingredients.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Not suitable. Make and drink immediately for the best quality.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

Not suitable. The ice and fresh juice call for immediate preparation.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. Cold drink to be enjoyed as is.

Variations

Alcohol-free version: replace the tequila with pineapple juice.
Use blood orange juice for a more colorful cocktail.
Add a cherry or an orange twist as garnish.

Mistakes to avoid

Pouring the grenadine too fast: it mixes into the orange juice. Pour it slowly over the back of a spoon.
Stirring the cocktail: the gradient disappears. Let the layers form.
Not enough ice: the cocktail warms up. Fill the glass to the brim.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get the tequila sunrise gradient right?

Fill the glass with ice, pour in the tequila, then the orange juice over the back of a spoon. Finish by pouring the grenadine slowly: denser, it sinks to the bottom and draws a gradient. Don't stir.

Which tequila should you choose?

A good-quality blanco tequila, 100% agave, works very well for a cocktail mixed with orange juice. There's no need to use an aged tequila, whose aromas would get lost with the grenadine.

Can you make a tequila sunrise without alcohol?

Yes, leave out the tequila and top up with pineapple juice or sparkling water, then pour in the grenadine to keep the sunrise effect. You get a fruity drink, great for everyone.

Why does the grenadine stay at the bottom?

Grenadine is a syrup denser than orange juice and tequila. Poured slowly, it sinks below the other liquids and creates the red color at the bottom, while the orange stays on top.