Tequila · Tropical · IBA official recipe
Tequila Sunrise
A colorful and fruity tequila cocktail.
- Glass
- Highball
- Technique
- Stirred
- Strength
- 10% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 5 min
The Tequila Sunrise is a visually stunning cocktail with vibrant layers reminiscent of a beautiful sunrise. Its sweet and fruity flavor profile, combining orange juice and grenadine, makes it an iconic choice for brunch or summer parties.
Ingredients
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Pour in the Tequila and Orange Juice, stir gently, then layer the Grenadine slowly down the side of the glass so it sinks to the bottom, without mixing.
Tequila 45 ml1½ oz4.5 cl Orange Juice 90 ml3 oz9 cl Grenadine 15 ml½ oz1.5 clGarnish with a half orange slice or a twist of orange zest.
Garnish: Half orange slice or an orange zest
The story
The Tequila Sunrise originated in the 1930s at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, created by bartender Gene Sulit. It gained widespread popularity in the 1970s, especially after the Rolling Stones released a song titled 'Tequila Sunrise.' The cocktail's iconic layered appearance and refreshing taste made it a staple in bars.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
