Tequila Sunrise is a cocktail famous for its beautiful layered colors, resembling a sunrise on the eastern horizon. It's a mixture of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. Here's the recipe for Tequila Sunrise:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ ounces (45 ml) tequila
- 3 ounces (90 ml) fresh orange juice
- ½ ounce (15 ml) grenadine
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a serving glass with ice cubes.
- Pour tequila into the glass filled with ice.
- Add fresh orange juice to the glass.
- Stir gently to mix the tequila and orange juice.
- Slowly pour grenadine into the glass. The grenadine will sink to the bottom and form a red layer at the base of the glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry if desired.
- Do not stir again to maintain the beautiful layered colors.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tequila Sunrise is a refreshing and visually stunning cocktail, perfect for enjoying during the daytime or as an appetizer at social gatherings. Enjoy!