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
Time4 min
Cost / serving£3.40
Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Better version

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

Per serving£3.40
Total cost£3.40
Time4 min
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml 100% agave blanco tequila
  • 120 ml fresh chilled orange juice , not from concentrate
  • 12 ml pomegranate grenadine
  • 5 ml fresh lime juice
  • 1 handful ice cubes
  • 1 orange wheel , to garnish

Method

  1. Fill a chilled highball glass with ice.
  2. Add the tequila and a squeeze of fresh lime.
  3. Top with the fresh orange juice and stir gently once.
  4. Drizzle the grenadine down the side so it pools at the base.
  5. Garnish with an orange wheel and serve.

Equipment

  • highball glass
  • jigger

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.