Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise is said to be invented during the 1950s but was at its peak during the 1970s disco era. The original version used Crème de Cassis instead of Grenadine.
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz Don Julio Blanco
10.75oz Fresh Orange Juice
0.5oz Grenadine Syrup
1 Orange Slice (Garnish)
1 Cherry (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
1 Highball Glass
method
1. Add the first two ingredients in a Highball glass over ice.
2. Stir gently to combine.
3. Slowly pour Grenadine over the top to create a 'sunrise effect'.
4. Garnish with an Orange slice and a Cherry.
Alcohol content:
1.4g per serve
Interesting Facts
The Sunrise from Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book isn’t the original tequila sunrise. Equal amounts Grenadine, Crème de Violette, Yellow Chartreuse, and triple sec are layered in this unique cocktail.
History of the Drink
The first of the two Tequila sunrise variations are claimed to have been invented in or around 1930 in the Agua Caliente resort in Tijuana, Mexico, which gained popularity during U.S. Prohibition.
