Tequila Sunrise

Name: Tequila Sunrise
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 to 1-1/4 cups ice cubes; 1-1/2 ounces tequila; 4-1/2 ounces orange juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grenadine syrup; Optional garnish: Orange slice and maraschino cherry

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

The tequila sunrise is a delightful and refreshing cocktail known for its brightly colored layers of tequila, orange juice and grenadine.

Ingredients

1 to 1-1/4 cups ice cubes
1-1/2 ounces tequila
4-1/2 ounces orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grenadine syrup
Optional garnish: Orange slice and maraschino cherry

Directions

Place ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour the tequila and orange juice into the glass. Slowly pour grenadine over a bar spoon into the center of the drink. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 184 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

When you really want to relax and enjoy the evening try one of these mild orange-flavored Tequila Sunrises.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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