
Sunrise Cooler
Tequila and orange juice over ice with grenadine sinking into a dawn-colored gradient. A softer, taller take on the tequila sunrise.
11% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Tequila
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Orange Juice· not in your bar3 oz
Or swap: Pineapple Juice — more tropical
- Grenadine· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Raspberry Syrup — berry-forward, same blush
- Tequila· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Mezcal — adds smoke, Reposado Tequila — rounder, lightly oaked
- Orange(optional)· not in your barfor garnish
- Cherry(optional)· not in your barfor garnish
Instructions
In a highball glass filled with ice, combine the tequila and orange juice.
Slowly pour the grenadine down the side of the glass.
The grenadine will settle at the bottom, creating a gradient effect.
Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
Pairs well with
Tequila dawn over orange and grenadine glows easy — festive Mexican bites apply:
- Chips with pico de gallo
- Chicken flautas
- Churro bites
- Orange wedges with chili salt
Also known as
sunrise cocktailsunrise drink




