Tequila Sunrise
Sunset poured backward
Orange juice and tequila layered with a grenadine sunset that sinks to the bottom. Beautiful gradient, easy drinking, and a guaranteed conversation starter.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Tequila
- 3 oz Fresh Orange Juice
- 1/2 oz Grenadine
Method
Pour tequila and orange juice into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently. Slowly pour grenadine over the back of a bar spoon so it sinks to the bottom. Do not stir. Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
Created in 1970 by bartender Bobby Lozoff at the Trident in Sausalito, California. Popularized via Mick Jagger at a 1972 Rolling Stones tour party and the Eagles' 1973 song "Tequila Sunrise" (April release). Per Difford's Guide #1935. The Lozoff recipe includes tequila, dry curaçao, crème de cassis, grenadine, lime juice, and orange juice.
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