Description
This Tequila Sunrise Without Grenadine is an easy, 3 ingredient cocktail that has the same stunning layered look as the original recipe, but contains no grenadine.
Ingredients
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- Strawberry Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- Tequila Sunrise Without Grenadine:
- 4 oz orange juice
- 1 ½ oz tequila
- 1/2 oz strawberry simple syrup
Instructions
- Make the strawberry simple syrup: Heat the strawberries, sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally. Don’t let the syrup boil - adjust the temperature if needed.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, after about 5 to 7 minutes, strain out the strawberry chunks and remove the syrup from the stove. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Make the tequila sunrise: Add the orange juice and tequila to a highball glass filled with ice. Stir.
- Gently pour the strawberry syrup into the glass, letting it sink to the bottom. Add any optional garnishes and serve immediately.
Notes
- Storing Extra Syrup: This recipe will make a bit of extra strawberry syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. There are lots of ways to use leftover strawberry simple syrup.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktail Recipes
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg