Citrus-Spiced Tequila Sunrise
A vibrant tequila cocktail layered with fresh orange and lime juices, finished with a touch of cinnamon and grenadine for a flavorful sunrise effect. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 2 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz grenadine syrup
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish orange wheel
- 1 for garnish maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice directly over the ice.
- Step 3: Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine the flavors.
- Step 4: Slowly pour 0.5 oz grenadine syrup down the side of the glass to create a layered sunrise effect.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing an orange wheel on the rim and dropping a maraschino cherry into the glass.
