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A Tequila Sunrise cocktail in a highball glass

IBA: Contemporary Classics Tequila & mezcal

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila and orange juice with grenadine sinking to the bottom for a sunrise gradient.

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Method
Built
Served
On the rocks
Strength
10.5% ABV about 1 standard drink

Ingredients

1 drink

150 ml before ice, about 171 ml in the glass

  • 45 ml Tequila
  • 90 ml Orange juice
  • 15 ml Grenadine

Method

  1. Pour tequila and orange juice directly into highball glass filled with ice cubes.
  2. Add the grenadine syrup to create chromatic effect (sunrise), do not stir.

Garnish

Half orange slice or an orange zest.

Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.