Tequila Sunrise

The Tequila Sunrise has a citrusy, sweet, smooth, refreshing flavor profile. A vibrant layered cocktail that captures the beauty of dawn in a glass. The iconic orange and red gradient creates a stunning visual while delivering refreshing citrus flavors with a hint of sweetness.

A Tequila Sunrise requires 6 ingredients: Tequila blanco, Fresh orange juice, Grenadine, Ice cubes, Orange wheel, Maraschino Cherry.

A Tequila Sunrise takes about 3 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Tequila Sunrise is traditionally served in a highball, garnished with Orange wheel and maraschino cherry.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Tequila Sunrise by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Tequila Sunrise has two distinct origin stories, both rooted in different eras of American cocktail culture. The original version appeared in the 1930s at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, created by bartender Gene Sulit. This early iteration included tequila, lime juice, soda water, and grenadine—quite different from today's version. The modern Tequila Sunrise that we know and love was born in the early 1970s at the Trident Bar in Sausalito, California, created by bartenders Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice. They simplified the recipe to just tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, creating the beautiful layered effect that made the drink famous. The cocktail gained massive popularity when the Rolling Stones ordered it during their 1972 American tour, and it became even more iconic after the Eagles released their hit song 'Tequila Sunrise' in 1973. The drink perfectly captured the free-spirited California vibe of the era and remains a poolside and beach bar staple to this day.