Easy Tequila Sunrise

You don't have to be a professional bartender to make this beautiful three-ingredient Tequila Sunrise cocktail. Impress your family and friends with this quick, easy refreshing drink.

Course cocktail

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 3

Total Time 3

Servings serving

Calories 220kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

ice
4 ounces orange juice
2 ounces tequila
1/2 ounce grenadine syrup
orange slices garnish
maraschino cherries garnish

Instructions

Fill a tall glass with ice (Highball or Collins glass)
Pour in orange juice and tequila. Stir to combine. Using a small spoon pour grenadine down the inside of the glass giving it a minute to settle on the bottom. If it completely settles on the bottom gently and slowly stir just once right before serving.
Garnish with orange slices and cherries.

Notes

Because of the hint of sweetness Gold Tequila is perfect for this Tequila Sunrise because it is slightly sweet and will complement the fruity flavors.
Grenadine syrup is available in the liquor aisle of most grocery stores next to the other mixers.
Pour the grenadine syrup slowly over the back of a spoon. It is heavier than the orange juice and tequila and it will sink to the bottom in due time.
For a party pitcher simply use 1 part tequila to to 2 parts orange juice. Then drizzle in the grenadine right before serving or add the grenadine to each individual glass after pouring in the orange juice mixture.
Do not stir the cocktail until serving it. At that time it only needs a one time very slow and easy stir to put on a show. Leave the stir stick in the drink and allow your quest to decide if they want completely mix the drink.
For a change of pace try this beautiful Tequila Sunrise cocktail with grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, splash of lime juice, or a splash of seltzer.

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