Tequila Sunrise recipe
Tequila, orange juice and grenadine, stirred over ice in a highball glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 3 ingredients
- Highball glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Tequila 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.
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 Tequila Sunrise?
Highball Glass
Highball Glasses are the most common glasses in the cocktail world. You can put most cocktails in there from the Long Island Iced Tea to a Bay Breeze.
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Recipe card
Tequila Sunrise
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Highball glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice to a highball glass.
- Pour in tequila and orange juice.
- Add grenadine.
- Be sure not to stir.
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Tequila Sunrise FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Tequila Sunrise?
To make a Tequila Sunrise, you need 50ml / 1.7oz tequila, 110ml / 4oz orange juice and 15ml / 0.5oz grenadine. There’s more about tequila, orange juice and grenadine above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Tequila Sunrise?
You’ll need a highball glass.
What alcohol is in a Tequila Sunrise?
The only alcohol in a Tequila Sunrise is tequila: 50ml / 1.7oz.
Is a Tequila Sunrise shaken or stirred?
A Tequila Sunrise is stirred, not shaken. It’s made straight in a highball glass: add the ingredients over ice and stir.
What glass is a Tequila Sunrise served in?
Serve a Tequila Sunrise in a highball glass.
How do I make a Tequila Sunrise for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 200ml tequila, 440ml orange juice and 60ml grenadine.
