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Tequila Sunrise
This 1970s zesty citrus version of the Tequila Sunrise looks the part and comes with a sweet treat at the bottom of the glass
Colin Jackson
14th December 2025 at 14:14
You an replace the orange curacao with simple triple sec if the curacao is hard to find.
16th December 2025 at 15:44
You can but will produce a quite different cocktail.
3rd September 2025 at 02:12
I followed the recipe. It’s nice and fresh, but it tastes quite sweet and I feel like no particular flavor stands out—I miss the kick from tequila or the orange liqueur.
8th August 2025 at 01:26
This was my drink, when I was 20. Now,.when I want something orangey and tequila-ey, I prefer a Cactus Banger.
27th May 2025 at 15:39
As much as it is probably much better than the original version, this is rather underwhelming. Feels like a Screwdriver with Tequila when it feels like it would be a lot more. I feel like the Agua Caliente Sunrise is still the winner.
14th April 2025 at 18:12
It happened orange juice was not enough. So I add Mango juice. Can be a good idea but needs more lime juice.
2nd January 2025 at 23:52
For me, it's just a waste of tequila. Just drink a regular screwdriver and save some money on your booze.
Oranges (IMHO) do not pair well with tequila. With oranges it tastes just like vodka (unlike grapefruits or limes)
Oranges (IMHO) do not pair well with tequila. With oranges it tastes just like vodka (unlike grapefruits or limes)
11th May 2024 at 18:29
Sweet tequila and orange juice. Not a fan.
13th January 2024 at 15:34
Not being a fan of tequila, I recently came across the concept of a limoncello sunrise, using limoncello instead of tequila. I surprised myself by liking it.
13th January 2024 at 15:38
Edit: I'd be interested in whatever recipe you could suggest for it.
5th May 2023 at 20:17
Had this with Cinco de Mayo Mexican lunch (more of an American day than one in Mexico). Only difference we made is once the cocktail was done to take a bar spoon and stir at the bottom slowly, This move the red into the bottom of the cocktail and created a more gradual effect of the sunset. It also lessened the sweetness at the bottom of the cocktail.
1st August 2023 at 22:57
That's a must in my eyes. It really creates a beautiful gradient, like a Garibaldi cocktail.
31st January 2023 at 17:14
Can i use triple sec instead of orange curacao?
14th December 2025 at 14:16
Yes, it's basically a triple-sec.
6th February 2023 at 15:35
You can. Better is a 40% alc./vol orange curacao.
20th January 2022 at 06:22
I like the conception of smooth gradient from orange to grenadine. Very tasty, easy, beautiful.
6th January 2022 at 01:10
Wondering where to find the original 1930’s recipe by Jean at the Arizona Baltimore Hotel that @thelucasassis mentions in his Instagram. Just don’t want to duplicate the recipe if it’s already out there.
6th January 2022 at 15:14
I've added a link to the Original Tequila Sunrise above. It's a better drink.
16th December 2021 at 17:17
Excellent on a grim December evening. Classic for a reason. One large orange and one lime conveniently delivered just the right amount of juice for two of these ?
7th January 2021 at 21:39
You write: "SHAKE other ingredients and carefully strain..." as they are to be shaken without ice. Is that correct?
7th January 2021 at 22:09
Shake with ice. I've amended above. Thanks for bringing the omission of ice to my attention.
7th October 2020 at 19:35
Amazing