Servings: 1
Enjoy a vibrant Tequila Sunrise Shot. A mix of tequila, orange juice, & grenadine, it's the perfect party starter with a stunning visual appeal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ oz tequila
- 1 oz orange juice
- ¼ oz grenadine or to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. You will need silver tequila, fresh-squeezed orange juice, grenadine syrup, and ice.
- Rim a tall shot glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into coarse salt.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour 1/2 oz of tequila over the ice.
- Add 1 oz of fresh-squeezed orange juice to the glass.
- Slowly pour a splash of grenadine syrup over the back of a spoon into the glass. This will create the sunrise effect.
- Garnish with an orange wedge and maraschino cherry.
- Serve and enjoy your Tequila Sunrise Shot!
Video
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use a tall shot glass when possible. Extra height makes the layered colors easier to see.
- Pour the grenadine slowly. A fast pour can mix the layers together.
- Use fresh orange juice when available. It provides a cleaner citrus taste and natural sweetness.
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