Tequila Sunrise (cocktail)

The Tequila Sunrise is a cocktail made in two different ways, the original (tequila, crème de cassis, lime juice and soda water) and the more popular concoction (tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup). Originally served at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, where it was created by Gene Sulit in the 1930s or 1940s,^[1] the cocktail is named for the way it looks after it has been poured into a glass. The denser ingredients (cassis or grenadine) settle, creating gradations in color that mimic a sunrise. The more popular version was invented by Bobby Lazoff and Billy Rice at the Trident restaurant in Sausalito California in the early 1970's.^[2]

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.

Suggested mixing: Tequila, Ice then juice and lastly syrup. The catch is getting syrup down without mixing it. Use spoon to pour syrup onto the spoon and glass wall to guide it down with minimal mixing.

Variations

• Aperol Sunrise – substitute Aperol orange liqueur for grenadine or crème de cassis
• Tequila Sunset – substitute blackberry brandy for grenadine
• Caribbean Sunrise – use rum instead of tequila
• Vodka (or Russian) Sunrise – use vodka instead of tequila
• Southern Sunrise – use Southern Comfort instead of tequila
• Astronaut Sunrise – use Tang instead of orange juice
• Amaretto Sunrise – use Disaronno amaretto instead of tequila
• Florida Sunrise – use equal measures of pineapple and orange juice
• Red Sea Sunrise – non-alcoholic version that uses lemonade instead of tequila
• Enamorada Sunrise – substitute Campari for grenadine syrup

See also

• IBA Official Cocktails
• List of cocktails

Notes