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Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise with tequila, orange juice and grenadine. Exact measures and a simple pouring method for the red-to-orange sunrise gradient.
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Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
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- Blanco tequila40% ABV1.52 US fl oz
- Fresh orange juice3.04 US fl oz
- Grenadine syrup0.51 US fl oz
- Half orange sliceoptional1 piece
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving.
Ice
- Fill the vessel with ice cubes; the amount depends on its size.
- Melting ice dilutes the drink and is not included in measured ingredient volume.
What you need
Jigger · Bar spoon
How to make it
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Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Measure tequila and orange juice, then pour them into the glass.
Slowly add grenadine and let it sink without stirring.
Garnish with orange and serve with the colour gradient intact.
Small details, better drinks
- Add grenadine last.
- Do not stir after the syrup if you want to retain the gradient.
- Fresh orange juice sweetness varies with the fruit.
Good to know
What creates the red colour?
Grenadine syrup sinks through the drink.
Do I need a shaker?
No. Build this drink in the glass.
Does grenadine contain alcohol?
This recipe uses alcohol-free syrup; check your product label.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
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- IBA — Tequila Sunrise ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026
