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Tequila Sunrise - How to Make - Quickly

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise has an average of 185 calories and 27% alcohol content. The main type of alcohol is Tequila.

The Tequila Sunrise is a vibrant and visually stunning cocktail that became popular in the 1970s. It is made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, served over ice in a highball glass. The grenadine is poured slowly into the glass, creating a gradient effect that resembles a sunrise. The Tequila Sunrise is known for its sweet and tangy flavor, with the orange juice adding a refreshing citrusy taste and the grenadine adding a touch of sweetness. The cocktail is often garnished with an orange slice or a cherry.
Anker Ingredients

Tequila Sunrise Cocktail. Simple Ingredient List.

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• 2 oz Tequila
• 4 oz Orange juice
• ½ oz Grenadine syrup
• Ice
• Orange slice and cherry (for garnish)

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Instructions

Tequila Sunrise Cocktail Instructions

• Mix Tequila and Orange Juice: In a highball glass filled with ice, pour the tequila and orange juice.
• Add Grenadine: Slowly pour the grenadine into the drink over the back of a spoon or by drizzling it down the side of the glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom.
• Garnish and Serve: Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

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Tequila Sunrise - How to Make - Quickly

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Background and Origins of

Tequila Sunrise

The origin of the Tequila Sunrise dates back to the 1930s, but it gained widespread popularity in the 1970s. The original version was created by Gene Sulit, a bartender at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, and included tequila, crème de cassis, lime juice, and soda water. The version that became famous is attributed to bartenders Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice, who created it at The Trident in Sausalito, California. This modern version used tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, which gave the drink its signature sunrise effect. The Tequila Sunrise quickly became a favorite among celebrities and the public alike, especially after it was prominently featured in the 1973 Rolling Stones’ tour, dubbed the "Cocaine and Tequila Sunrise Tour." The drink's popularity soared even higher when the Eagles released their hit song "Tequila Sunrise" in the same year, cementing its place in pop culture.

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