Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

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.

Tequila Sunrise Orange Juice

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)

Tequila Sunrise Top

Method:

  1. Add 1 1/2 shots of tequila to 2 1-cup glasses. Add in ice as well if the ingredients aren’t chilled.
  2. Pour 1/2 cup of orange juice into each glass. Do not stir.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve and drink cold.

Tequila Sunrise Drinking

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5 Responses to Tequila Sunrise
  1. Lisa
    June 6, 2013 | 11:30 am

    Looks like a refreshing summer drink. I cannot do tequila, but I’ll enjoy the color from afar. 🙂

  2. Kristi
    June 9, 2013 | 6:58 pm

    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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    June 12, 2013 | 3:50 pm

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  4. Lisa
    December 19, 2013 | 6:03 pm

    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!

    • Wannabe Chef
      December 21, 2013 | 10:08 pm

      Happy belated birthday! A shot’s roughly 1.4 ounces so for this recipe it would be around 2 ounces in each glass.