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a tequila sunrise cocktail on a wooden table next to a bowl of cherries and a lime
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Tequila Sunrise

This Tequila Sunrise is made with tequila, orange juice, lime juice, triple sec, and grenadine. It’s a refreshing cocktail with a beautiful layered look and bright citrus flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: cocktail, tequila, tequila sunrise, tequila sunrise cocktail
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • Tall glass

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces tequila
  • ¾ ounce triple sec
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • 2 ½ ounces orange juice
  • ice
  • ½ ounce grenadine
  • Optional: Maraschino cherries for garnish
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Instructions

  • In a small glass or measuring cup, mix together the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and orange juice.
  • Fill a separate glass with ice and pour in the grenadine.
  • Slowly pour the tequila mixture over the grenadine.
    Do not stir. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Add extra lime juice if the drink is too sweet for your taste.
  • Use different types of tequila to explore subtle flavor changes.
  • Don’t stir after adding the grenadine—this keeps the “sunrise” effect intact.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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