Streaming Sunset Tequila Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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A vibrant tequila sour cocktail that blends sweet, sour, and bitter layers with a colorful sunset gradient effect. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, agave 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 195 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz reposado tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
3/4 oz agave syrup
1 oz blood orange juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
as needed ice cubes
1 lime wheel
1 blood orange slice

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz agave syrup.
Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts.
Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
Step 4: Slowly pour 1 oz blood orange juice over the back of a spoon to layer it gently on top, creating a gradient effect.
Step 5: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters over the blood orange layer.
Step 6: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on one side of the glass rim and a blood orange slice on the opposite side.
Step 7: Serve immediately to enjoy the visual and taste contrast.