How to Make a Tequila Sunrise

This drink was popularized by the 1973 Eagles single and a 1988 film starring Mel Gibson and Michelle Pfeiffer. A mix of orange juice and grenadine blend together to mimic the stately hues of the early dawn sky.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 ounces tequila
• orange juice
• splash of grenadine
• 1 maraschino cherry
• Cocktail glasses
• Tequila
• Grenadine
• Maraschino cherry
• Orange juice

1. Fill a 10-ounce highball glass with ice.
   

2. Pour in the tequila.

3. Top off the drink with orange juice and stir.
   

4. Drizzle one splash of grenadine on top, so it slides over the ice and the edges of the glass, giving it the signature sunrise effect.
   

5. Garnish with a cherry.
   

Tips & Warnings

• Use fresh orange juice.
• Do not stir after drizzling on the grenadine, or you will spoil the sunrise effect.
• Don't drink and drive.

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