I can’t remember the last time I actually saw a sunrise. That might be a little embarrassing to admit; I’m definitely a night owl who enjoys sleeping in when I can. This, however, is a sunrise I can get behind.
Tequila sunrises are one of my favorite drinks. They’re simple(only 3 ingredients!), delicious, and you can tell yourself they’re healthy because they have juice in them instead of soda. They’re also just a lot of fun to look at; I never get tired of pouring these for myself and friends.
It’s hard to mess this one up. Just pour with a steady hand and be sure not to stir. If you want to ad a little twist, squeeze a lime wedge in with the tequila for each glass.
Tequila Sunrise
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Ingredients(Makes 2 servings):
- 3 shots white tequila
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons grenadine
- Ice(optional)
Method:
- Add 1 1/2 shots of tequila to 2 1-cup glasses. Add in ice as well if the ingredients aren’t chilled.
- Pour 1/2 cup of orange juice into each glass. Do not stir.
- Pour 1 Tablespoon of grenadine into each glass right through the center of the top. Do not stir but let it settle at the bottom and gradiate.
- Serve and drink cold.
Looks like a refreshing summer drink. I cannot do tequila, but I’ll enjoy the color from afar. 🙂
I can’t say that I’ve ever had a tequila sunrise, but anything with tequila is a winner in my book.
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I just turned 21 and I want to start making drinks. When a recipe calls for “3 shots of ____” does that mean 3 ounces?
Thanks a bunch!
Happy belated birthday! A shot’s roughly 1.4 ounces so for this recipe it would be around 2 ounces in each glass.