Tequila Sunrise
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 6 ounces

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Ingredients
- 2 ounces gold tequila
- 4 ounces fresh orange juice
- 3/4 ounce grenadine 
 
This Mexican-style cocktail gets
its name for the way the dense grenadine syrup sinks and then rises through the tequila and
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juice mixture
creating the colors of a sunrise. Serve this popular beverage at your Cinco de

Mayo fiesta.
 
Directions

  • Place ice in glass so it is half full. Add tequila followed by the fresh orange juice.


  • Put a flat handled spoon into the glass. Add the grenadine quickly, allowing it run down
    the back side of the spoon so it sinks to the bottom of the liquid.

  • Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
**Note: To make an authentic Tequila


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Sunrise, make sure to add the grenadine syrup last so that it can sink to the bottom and then begin
to rise to create the sunrise effect.

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