Tequila Sunrise Recipe

The Bright Dawn - Tequila Sunrise Cocktail


Welcome to Cocktail Connexion, your destination for iconic and colourful cocktails. Today we present you with Tequila Sunrise, a visually spectacular and easy to prepare cocktail perfect for evoking sunny landscapes and radiant mornings.

This refreshing blend of tequila, orange juice and grenadine creates a gradient of colors that resembles a sunrise, while offering a sweet and fruity flavor. Ideal for brunches, summer parties or just to bring a touch of sunshine to your day, the Tequila Sunrise is a must-have choice for those who love cocktails as beautiful as delicious. Follow our detailed guide to master this classic recipe and impress your guests with a glass full of charm and color.

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Tequila Sunrise Ingredients:


1.5 oz tequila
4 oz orange juice
0.5 oz grenadine syrup
ice cubes
1 orange slice (for garnish)

Tequila Sunrise Instructions:


  • Pour ice cubes into a cocktail glass.
  • Pour tequila over the ice cubes.
  • Add the orange juice.
  • Carefully pour the grenadine syrup on top.
  • Do not stir the glass to let the grenadine syrup settle at the bottom of the glass and create a color gradient.
  • Garnish your cocktail  with an orange slice on the rim of the glass.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your Tequila Sunrise!
Note: This recipe can be modified by adjusting the proportions of the ingredients to obtain the desired flavor and strength. You can also add a bit of lime juice for more acidity and freshness.

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