Description
Celebrate game day with this refreshing and vibrant Tequila Sunrise cocktail, combining tequila, light beer, and orange juice with a splash of grenadine. Perfectly garnished with maraschino cherries and orange slices, this easy-to-make drink is great for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1/2 cup Tequila (I love Exotico)
- 1 cup light beer (I used Bud Light Lime, a beer with a citrus component works great)
- 2 cups orange juice (no pulp)
- 2 ounces grenadine
Garnishes
- Maraschino cherries
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Combine Liquids: In a pitcher, stir together the tequila, light beer, and orange juice thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill 4 glasses with ice cubes to chill the drink properly.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the tequila, beer, and orange juice mixture over the ice in each glass until almost full.
- Add Grenadine: Slowly add about 1/2 ounce of grenadine to each glass, allowing it to settle and create the classic sunrise effect.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each glass with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice for a festive and colorful presentation. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use a light beer with a citrus note for the best complementary flavor.
- Orange juice with no pulp ensures a smooth drink texture.
- Pour grenadine slowly over the back of a spoon for a better layering effect.
- This cocktail contains alcohol; please consume responsibly.
- Garnishes can be adjusted to personal taste or omitted if preferred.