Spiced Tequila Sunrise with Fresh Orange and Grenadine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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A vibrant tequila sunrise cocktail infused with warm spices and fresh citrus, delivering a colorful and flavorful experience. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh orange juice, grenadine syrup 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz blanco tequila
4 oz fresh orange juice
1/2 oz grenadine syrup
a pinch ground cloves
as needed ice cubes
1 for garnish orange slice
1 for garnish maraschino cherry

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz blanco tequila followed by 4 oz fresh orange juice.
Step 2: Slowly pour 1/2 oz grenadine syrup down the side of the glass to create the sunrise effect; allow it to settle at the bottom.
Step 3: Sprinkle a pinch of ground cloves on top and gently stir once to incorporate the spice without disturbing the layered colors.
Step 4: Garnish with 1 orange slice and 1 maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick for a classic presentation.