Tequila sunrise

Tequila sunrise

A poolside classic, this combo of tequila and orange juice is sweetened by a shot of grenadine, which gives the cocktail its iconic look as the syrup slowly sinks to the bottom.

Tequila sunrise

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  • Serves icon Serves 1
  • Time icon Hands on time 5 minutes

A poolside classic, this combo of tequila and orange juice is sweetened by a shot of grenadine, which gives the cocktail its iconic look as the syrup slowly sinks to the bottom.

Find more summer cocktail recipes here.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
223kcals
Protein
1g
Carbohydrates
20g (18g sugars)

Ingredients

  • 60ml tequila
  • 120ml orange juice
  • 10ml grenadine
  • 1 orange slice to garnish
  • 1 maraschino cherry to garnish
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Method

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice, then pour in the tequila and orange juice, giving it a good stir. Carefully pour in the grenadine around the inside rim of the glass – it should slowly sink to the bottom, creating a gradient. Garnish with the orange slice and cherry.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
223kcals
Protein
1g
Carbohydrates
20g (18g sugars)

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Recipe By:

Tom Shingler
Head of food, delicious.

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