Classic cocktails: The "Tequila Sunrise" recipe and historic information.

Classic cocktails and Vintage Mixed Drinks: Tequila Sunrise

Learn to make the famous "Tequila Sunrise" cocktail drink.

We can trace one story the original of the tequila sunrise back to the 1930's. It was invented at the Agua Caliente racetrack located in Tijuana, Mexico. It was used as a late night pick me up.

A classic tequila recipe that are a lot of peoples first encounter with tequila. It's got a cool layered look to it, that reminds one of a warm sunrise. It's a official IBA cocktail drink and considered to be a long drink. Be sure to serve it on the rocks.

The original tequila sunrise was a bit different, it used the following: tequila, crème de cassis,lime juice and soda water.

Modern Tequila Sunrise Recipe:

Ingredients

• 3 parts Tequila
• 6 parts Orange juice
• 1 part Grenadine syrup

Tequila Sunrise Mixing Instructions:
Start by pouring the tequila and orange juice into a highball glass with ice. 

Next, add the grenadine it will sink to the bottom. 

Do not stir. Garnish with a cherry and orange wedge. 

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Article Summary:
Learn to make the classic cocktail the tequila sunrise.