Tequila-Amaretto Sunset Cocktail

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A vibrant, layered cocktail that marries the almond sweetness of amaretto with the crisp bite of tequila and the tropical brightness of orange juice. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together amaretto liqueur, blanco tequila, fresh orange 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 220 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 220 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Bar tools worth buying for drinks like this → Best Bar Tools for 2026: Shakers, Jiggers & Strainers Worth Buying

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Kitchen tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1 oz amaretto liqueur, 1.5 oz blanco tequila, and 3 oz fresh orange juice into the glass and gently stir for 10 seconds to combine.
  3. Step 3: Slowly pour 0.5 oz grenadine syrup down the side of the glass; it will settle at the bottom creating a sunset effect.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with 1 slice of orange and 1 maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick.
  5. Step 5: Serve with a straw and enjoy the layered flavors.

Related recipes