Classic cocktail
Tequila Sunrise
Orange and tequila with a red grenadine layer.
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What you will need
Ingredients for one drink
- 45 ml Tequila
- 90 ml Fresh orange juice
- 15 ml Grenadine
- 0.5 slice Orange
Bar tools
Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer
How to make it
- Pour tequila and orange juice into a highball filled with ice.
- Slowly add grenadine and let it settle without stirring; garnish with orange.
BEHIND THE DRINK
The story & background
The Tequila Sunrise reference builds tequila and orange juice over ice, then adds grenadine without stirring. The descending syrup creates the visual effect that gives the drink its name.
This spirit-led drink depends on accurate measures and controlled dilution. Stir with fresh ice until chilled; choose the base spirit first, then use the supporting ingredients in the written proportions.
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