Sunset Tequila Sunrise
A vibrant, layered cocktail bursting with orange juice, grenadine, and tequila, topped with a cherry and citrus wedge—perfect for Cinco de Mayo beach vibes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
- Optional: cocktail umbrella or festive straw
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in tequila and orange juice. Stir gently.
- Slowly drizzle grenadine down the side of the glass; it will sink and gradually rise to create a sunrise effect.
- Garnish with an orange wedge and cherry.
- Serve immediately and toast to Cinco de Mayo with festive flair.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for a brighter, more natural flavor.
- Do not stir after adding grenadine to maintain the layered effect.
- Add a splash of soda water for a slightly fizzy variation.
- For a mocktail version, omit tequila and use lemon-lime soda or sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/sunset-tequila-sunrise/