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The Tequila Sunrise Recipe is a classic delicious drink that combines Orange juice, Tequila, and Grenadine. This drink has the perfect citrusy sweet taste you will love. Top with a cherry or orange slice for a little taste of life at the beach. 

Tequila Sunrise

Summer is here and we are ready with a bunch of summer cocktails that are just waiting for you to make! Some of our favorites are the Fuzzy Navel, Sex on the beach, and of course this 3 ingredient Tequila Sunrise!  We love these for so many reasons! 

• They are so easy to make! 
• They are so fun with the burst of colors. 
• The sweet citrusy taste that you are your guest will love. 

A Tequila sunrise is the perfect drink to serve at your BBQs and by the pool this summer. 

What is the difference between a Tequila Sunrise and a tequila sunset?

A tequila sunrise and a tequila sunset are very similar. The only difference is a tequila sunset has a splash of soda water mixed with the grenadine to give the drink the red color on top instead of at the bottom. 

How to Make Tequila Sunrise

• Fill your cup ¾ of the way with ice.

• Pour the tequila and orange juice into the glass.

• Pour your grenadine gently down the side of the glass and let it settle for a few seconds. 

• Enjoy the layered colors before stirring. It will turn into a gorgeous blood orange color.

• Top with a cherry, orange slice, and maybe one of those umbrellas, and enjoy!

Tips Tricks and FAQs

• If you would like to serve Tequila sunrise cocktails in hurricane glasses (highly recommended) then you will want to adjust the recipe to ½ ounce of grenadine and 6 ounces of Orange juice. 
• If you are serving a crowd you can easily make a big pitcher of this to enjoy with friends. You will want to use 1 cup of tequila for every 2 cups of orange juice. Add your grenadine to suit your taste buds. 
• If you want your drink to be even sweeter, swap out the orange juice for Sunny D.
• When making cocktails that call for Orange juice I always recommend using a pulp free Orange juice. 
• The layers of this drink are so pretty, but I recommend giving it a good stir prior to drinking it.
• You can adjust the sweetness of this drink by adding more or less Grenadine. 

Storage

This is best enjoyed right away. 

Can I make this ahead of time?

If you are planning to serve this to friends you can make it up to 1 hour ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Just be sure you don’t add any ice so that it is not watered down. 

Can I make a Non-Alcoholic Tequila Sunrise?

Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic tequila sunrise. Just swap out the tequila for the sprite. 

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