At a Glance
Category: Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails
Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Orange slice and cherry
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz grenadine
Method
Build tequila and orange juice over ice. Slowly pour grenadine over the back of a spoon so it sinks and creates a sunrise-gradient effect.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Orange slice and cherry
Background & History
Gained major popularity in the 1970s after The Rolling Stones reportedly drank it heavily on their 1972 U.S. tour.
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