Sunrise Cooler

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

  1. In a highball glass filled with ice, combine the tequila and orange juice.

  2. Slowly pour the grenadine down the side of the glass.

  3. The grenadine will settle at the bottom, creating a gradient effect.

  4. 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

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