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Tequila Sunrise
A built drink famous for its sunrise fade, as grenadine sinks beneath orange juice. Fruity, easy and photogenic.
- Time
- 2 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Built in glass
- Glass
- Highball glass
Ingredients
Servings
- Tequila1 ½ oz
- Orange juice3 oz
- Grenadine½ oz
Garnish: Orange slice (1 slice), Cherry (1)
How to make it
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2
Add tequila and orange juice, then stir.
- 3
Slowly pour grenadine down the inside of the glass so it settles at the bottom. Don't stir.
Bar gear
Equipment for this drink
Tools you'll need
- JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
- Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
Recommended glassware
- Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.
No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →
Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.
Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.
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