The Tequila Sunrise is a cocktail made of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup, and served unmixed in a tall glass. The modern drink originates from Sausalito, California in the early 1970s after an earlier one created in the 1930s in Phoenix, Arizona. The cocktail is named for its appearance when served—with gradations of color resembling a sunrise.
The Tequila Sunrise is considered a long drink and is usually served in a collins or highball glass. The International Bartender Association has designated this cocktail as an IBA Official Cocktail.
The drink is mixed by pouring in Tequila, ice, then the juice and, lastly, syrup. The signature look of the drink depends on adding the syrup without mixing with the other ingredients. A spoon may be used to guide the syrup down the glass wall to the bottom of the glass with minimal mixing.
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Ingredients
TEQUILA
45 ml | 1 1/2 oz | 3 parts | 1 jiggers
ORANGE JUICE
90 ml | 3 oz | 6 parts | 2 jiggers
GRENADINE SYRUP
15 ml | 1/2 oz | 1 parts | 1/3 jiggers
Garnish
Orange slice
Maraschino Cherry
Directions
Pour the tequila and orange juice into glass over ice. Add the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom. Stir gently to create the sunrise effect. Garnish and serve.
Alcohol: Tequila
Mix: Orange Juice, Grenadine Syrup
Garnish: Orange Slice, Maraschino Cherry
Drinkware: Collins Glass
Served: On the rocks; poured over ice
