Hairy Sunrise recipe
Tequila, vodka, triple sec, orange juice and grenadine, built over ice in a champagne flute, garnished with a wedge of lime.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 6 ingredients
- Champagne flute
What Ingredients do you need to make a Hairy Sunrise?
Tequila
Tequila is made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant primarily in the city of Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
In order for Tequila to be official (and to actually be called a Tequila), it must be made in specific regions of Mexico and follow strict regulations.
Different Types of Tequila
There are 5 main types of Tequila:
Blanco (Silver) – Clear, usually unaged with a strong agave flavour.
Reposado – Aged in oak barrels for 2 to 12 months, giving it a smoother flavour with hints of oak and vanilla.
Añejo – Aged 1 to 3 years, offering richer, more complex flavours.
Extra Añejo – Aged over 3 years, with deep, refined flavours, often compared to fine cognacs or whiskies.
Joven (Gold) – A mix of Blanco and aged tequilas, sometimes with added colouring or flavouring.
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
Triple Sec
Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.
For Triple Sec, we recommend:
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
Grenadine
Grenadine is a non-alcoholic bar syrup that’s traditionally used to give a cocktail a red or pink tint and is made from pomegranate.
Cocktails with Grenadine
What Equipment do you need to make a Hairy Sunrise?
Champagne Flute
Champagne Flutes tend to give cocktails that classy look.
Typically reserved for Champagne or Prosecco-based drinks, they are a classy affair.
For example, can you imagine drinking a Kir Royale from a Pint Glass? Or a Mimosa from a Highball Glass?
Nope!
Champagne cocktail = Champagne Flute – I’m pretty sure it’s the law.
For Champagne Flutes, we recommend:
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Recipe card
Hairy Sunrise
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Champagne flute
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, tequila, vodka, triple sec, orange juice, and grenadine to a champagne flute.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
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Hairy Sunrise FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Hairy Sunrise?
To make a Hairy Sunrise, you need 25ml / 0.8oz tequila, 25ml / 0.8oz vodka, 15ml / 0.5oz triple sec, 90ml / 3oz orange juice and 10ml / 0.3oz grenadine, plus a wedge of lime to garnish. There’s more about tequila, vodka, triple sec, orange juice and grenadine above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Hairy Sunrise?
You’ll need a champagne flute.
What alcohol is in a Hairy Sunrise?
A Hairy Sunrise contains 25ml / 0.8oz tequila, 25ml / 0.8oz vodka and 15ml / 0.5oz triple sec.
Is a Hairy Sunrise shaken or stirred?
Neither. A Hairy Sunrise is built straight in a champagne flute: pour the ingredients over ice and serve. No shaker needed.
What glass is a Hairy Sunrise served in?
Serve a Hairy Sunrise in a champagne flute.
How do you garnish a Hairy Sunrise?
Garnish a Hairy Sunrise with a wedge of lime.
How do I make a Hairy Sunrise for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 100ml tequila, 100ml vodka, 60ml triple sec, 360ml orange juice and 40ml grenadine. Build each drink in its own glass.
