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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Learn to make the classic cocktail the tequila sunrise. 

Classic Cocktail Recipes: The "Long Island Iced Tea" Recipe. Classic Summer Cocktail.

Classic Cocktail Recipes: The "Long Island Iced Tea" Recipe. Classic Summer Cocktail.

I remember my first Long Island Iced Tea, Before I tasted it, i was like, how can a drink with so many contrasting flavors taste good? I tried it and was like, wow, how can that tastes soo good!

This is one of the most famous drinks of all time.  The "Long Island Iced Tea" was created in 1976 at the Oak Beach Inn located in the Hampton Bays, in New York City, by bartender Robert "Rosebud" Butt.  There is a version that dates back to the roaring 20's. And yes, from what i have heard, it is still a popular mixed drink in Long Island.

This is a very popular summer cocktail, but watch out, it's got a lot of spirit to it. Most people will little there intact of these potent concoctions to two drinks.

"Long Island Iced Tea" Cocktail drink.

"Long Island Iced Tea" Recipe:

Ingredients

• 15 ml 1 part Vodka    (Smirnoff, kettle one, absolut, skky, grey goose, etc.)
• 15 ml 1 part Tequila    (Jose Cuervo, Patron, Sauza, 1800 tequila, cabo wabo, etc.)
• 15 ml 1 part White rum     (Bacardi, Barbancourt white rum, etc.)
• 15 ml 1 part Triple sec
• 15 ml 1 part Gin       (Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, etc.)
• 25 ml 1.5 parts Lemon juice
• 30 ml 2 parts Gomme Syrup
• Splash of Coke

Long Island Iced Tea Preparation: 
Simply mix all of the listed ingredients in a highball glass with ice.
Give a quick stir, garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.

Serve in: Highball glass.

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Learn to make a classic summer cocktail drink called the "Long Island Iced Tea". A potent blend of vodka, tequila, white rum, triple sec, and gin.

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Classic Cocktail Drinks: The Classic Margarita Recipe

How to make a great classic Margarita, with information and recipe.
The margarita is a very easy cocktail to make and is the most popular tequila drink in the United States.
The original margarita drink was not served blended in a blender, but it is a popular option today.
There are many variations and flavors, this article will focus on the classic Margarita cocktail.

Margarita Recipe:
Ingredients
• 1 part tequila
• 1 part Cointreau (or any orange liqueur, like triple sec)
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• Salt or sugar for rim is optional.
• Lime wedge for a garnish.

Procedure:
Combine the above ingredients in a small old fashioned glass with crushed ice and stir to combine. Adding salt to the rim is optional. Serve in a margarita glass. Serve right away.

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