Cocktails Mexican

Tequila Sunrise

The classic sunset-in-a-glass cocktail, where grenadine sinks through tequila and orange. Tiers range from a value mixer build to a fresh-juiced, premium-spirit serve.

Serves1
Time3 min
Cost / serving£1.80
Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Budget version

Value silver tequila, carton orange juice and a glug of grenadine.

Per serving£1.80
Total cost£1.80
Time3 min
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml value silver tequila
  • 120 ml carton orange juice , from concentrate
  • 10 ml grenadine
  • 1 handful ice cubes
  • 1 slice orange , to garnish

Method

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Pour over the tequila, then top with orange juice.
  3. Slowly drizzle the grenadine down the inside of the glass so it sinks.
  4. Garnish with an orange slice and serve unstirred.

Equipment

  • tall glass

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.80 / serving · 3 min

Value silver tequila, carton orange juice and a glug of grenadine.

Better
£3.40 / serving · 4 min

100% agave tequila, not-from-concentrate juice and pomegranate grenadine.

Ultimate
£6.20 / serving · 17 min

Reposado tequila, hand-squeezed blood orange and house pomegranate grenadine.