Tequila Sunrise

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I am a huge sunset lover!! My favorite place to be, is sitting on the beach watching the sun set over the ocean. Yes, I realize that this is a post about a Tequila Sunrise and not sunset, but they are both beautiful! It is also a nice way to end this month’s Cooking with Astrology “Libra” series.

 This was a very challenging meal for meal to plan, given the fact that my ex is a Libra. So I needed the extra drink! No, not really. No need for an intervention, I just thought it was a pretty drink and decided to add it as a bonus.

How to make a Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

Fill each glass hallway with crushed ice.

Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons of tequila to each glass.

Add 1/4 cup of orange juice to each glass.

Using the back of a spoon, gently pour 1 teaspoon of grenadine into the center of each glass. It will sink to the bottom, then slowly rise back to the top.

Serve without stirring.

Traditionally, a Tequila Sunrise is served in a highball glass with an orange and cherry garnish. The ratio is 3 parts Tequila – 6 parts Orange Juice – 1 part Grenadine. I decided that this smaller version was more appropriate for breakfast.

Recipes in this month’s Libra meal:

• Margaritas
• Zucchini Fritter with Pine Nut Sauce 
• Chicken Fajitas
• Caramel Custard 
• Huevos Rancheros served with this beautiful Tequila Sunrise!

Enjoy!!

Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

Named for the way the grenadine sinks, then rises in the glass, a Tequila Sunrise is a great way to start or end your day!

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: orange juice cocktail, tequila

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

• crushed ice
• 3 Tablespoons high-quality clear tequila I used Cabo Wabo
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grenadine

Instructions

• Fill each glass hallway with crushed ice.
• Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons of tequila to each glass.
• Add 1/4 cup of orange juice to each glass.
• Using the back of a spoon, gently pour 1 teaspoon of grenadine into the center of each glass. It will sink to the bottom, then slowly rise back to the top.
• Serve without stirring.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 124mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg