Tequila Sunrise (cocktail)
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| This drink is designated as an IBA Official Cocktail |
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| Tequila Sunrise | |
| Type: | Cocktail |
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| Served: | "On the rocks"; poured over ice |
| Standard garnish: | orange slice and cherry |
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| IBA specified ingredients†: |
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| Preparation: | Pour the tequila and orange juice into glass over ice. Add the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom. Do not stir. Garnish and serve. |
The Tequila Sunrise is a cocktail named for the way it looks after it has been poured into a glass. The grenadine and orange solids settle, creating variations in colors that mimic a sunrise.
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[edit] Popular culture
The drink's name was popularized in the 1973 Eagles single Tequila Sunrise and in the 1988 Mel Gibson/Michelle Pfeiffer film also titled Tequila Sunrise.
[edit] Preparation and serving
The Tequila Sunrise is considered a long drink and is usually served in a highball glass. The International Bartender Association has designated this cocktail as an IBA Official Cocktail and defines it as follows:
[edit] Variations
- Tequila Sunset - substitute grenadine with blackberry brandy
- Vodka Sunrise - substitute vodka for tequila
[edit] See also
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