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Virgin Sunrise: For a non-alcoholic version, simply leave out the tequila.We recommend using Collins glasses for this drink, which are slim and tall and really make the pretty sunrise obvious. Stir it and you’ll end up with a pink drink. The key is to serve it unmixed so each layer stays intact. At this point, you can also top your drink off with some soda water, if desired. Then pour grenadine down a spoon – it’s so thick and heavy that it will sink to the bottom, creating a red layer, and naturally rise back up, just like a sunrise. Tequila, orange juice (and the lime juice, if using) are added to a Collins or highball glass with ice. The Tequila Sunrise is incredibly easy to make, but needs to be executed in a specific way to create the “sunrise” look.

Seltzer water (optional) : This really makes the drink light and refreshing.Lime Juice (optional): Just a little bit cuts the sweetness and makes the drink really pop.You can also substitute maraschino cherry juice for the grenadine. Even though it’s non-alcoholic, grenadine is usually located in the liquor aisle in most grocery stores or near the club soda. Grenadine: This is pomegranate-flavored sugary syrup that adds sweetness and balances out the tart, acidic orange juice.With only a few ingredients, it does make a difference in this simple drink. Orange Juice: Ideally, freshly squeezed.But the key to a good cocktail is using something that you would enjoy drinking on its own. Tequila: Because the fruit flavors in this drink are prominent, you don’t need a high-end Tequila.(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.) The official IBA Tequila Sunrise ingredients are Tequila, Orange juice, and Grenadine.

The modern and popular Tequila Sunrise cocktail has a gorgeous gradient, which echoes a summer sunrise and makes it so visually appealing. I guess it didn’t have any rock and roll bands to help promote it. It was sparkling and light, with a dark purplish hue – nothing like the popular version today that includes orange juice and grenadine. The original Tequila Sunrise was served in the 1930’s, which consisted of crème de cassis (a sweet black currant liqueur), lime juice, and soda water. It was, indeed, the rock and roll party drink! These events made the cocktail go mainstream and cemented its International Bartender Association’s inclusion. The drink gained major attention and popularity in 1973 after Jose Cuervo put the recipe on the back of its tequila bottles, the Eagles song “Tequila Sunrise” was released, and The Rolling Stones ordered it across the country during their tour that same year. It was created by bartenders Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice in the 1970’s at the Trident bar in Sausalito, California. This drink has a colorful appearance and story behind it. This drink pairs wonderfully with Fried Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Fajitas, and Huevos Rancheros.Įasy, fruity, refreshing, and beautiful, it’s no wonder that a Tequila Sunrise drink is one of the most popular cocktails. Perfect for sipping by the pool or backyard parties. Using just a few ingredients to create colorful layers reminiscent of a summer sunrise, the Tequila Sunrise cocktail is both incredibly easy to make and strikingly beautiful.