Tequila Sunrise Margaritas are going to be your favorite summer drink! It’s an orange margarita with a drop of grenadine to create the sunrise effect.
If you love a pretty cocktail, you are going to love these Tequila Sunrise Margaritas! It’s basically an orange margarita (which is my favorite!) but right before you serve it, you drop a tiny bit of grenadine into the individual glasses. It sinks down to the bottom of the glass and creates that layered sunrise effect.
I love this recipe for a summer party because it serves a crowd and you can mix everything together in a pitcher.
Ingredients
- Orange liqueur – such as Triple sec.
- Tequila – use whatever tequila you prefer but I do recommend using a clear one.
- Orange juice – fresh squeezed orange juice will taste the best but you can use the store-bought orange juice, too.
- Lime juice – fresh squeezed lime juice is best but you can use the bottled juice in a pinch.
- Simple syrup – this is a sugar syrup used to sweeten the margaritas. Adjust the amount based on your preferences.
- Grenadine syrup – this is what creates the sunrise effect. It sinks down to the bottom and gives it a layered look.
How To Make Tequila Sunrise Margaritas
- Prep. Rum a lime wedge around the rim of your serving glasses and then dip into coarse salt. Fill each glass with ice.
- Combine. In a pitcher, mix together orange liqueur, tequila, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Serve. Pour into the prepared glasses. Add 2 drops of grenadine syrup into each glass and wait until the grenadine settles at the bottom before serving.
Can You Make It Ahead?
You can prep these margaritas ahead by combining everything but the grenadine in a pitcher, cover it, and store it in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
More Margaritas
- Melon Margaritas
- Frozen Prickly Pear Margaritas
- Blue Margaritas
- Blackberry Margaritas
- Chocolate Margaritas
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Tequila Sunrise Margarita
Tequila Sunrise Margaritas are going to be your favorite summer drink! It's an orange margarita with a drop of grenadine to create the sunrise effect.
Ingredients
- 3 cups orange liqueur
- 2 cups tequila
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup - 1 cup simple syrup
- Grenadine syrup
Instructions
- Rum a lime wedge around the rim of your serving glasses and then dip into coarse salt. Fill each glass with ice. Set aside.
- In a pitcher, mix together orange liqueur, tequila, lime juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolve. Stir in orange juice.
- Pour into the prepared glasses. Add 2 drops of grenadine syrup into each glass and wait until the grenadine settles at the bottom before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g
Edward @Male Guide Reviews says
This looking so beautiful, i made it at home tequila sunrise margarita.thanks for this post
Bella Hardy says
I finally got to make this tequila sunrise margarita this past weekend and it was such a hit!! Thanks for sharing!
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
Gorgeous pictures. I made these tequila sunrise margarita for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite. I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing, Amanda!
Yolly says
That looks DELICIOUS and Tequila Sunrise is one of my favorite drinks. I think I will try this recipe in a while. Thanks for sharing!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
so jealous of your adventure!!!
This is the perfect drink for weekend brunch!
Laura Tabacca says
Boy this looks gorgeous–plus I am thinking if I drink a few of them I can just pretend I am somewhere much further south! Also–I wish they served these on the plane flights I take!
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says
Hahaha! I hate flying too. I’m a nervous wreck the days leading up to flying. This margarita though? I could totally handle a few of these on a plane to kill the nerves, or in my kitchen…either one. Love it!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Oh, I need actual drugs to fly. Like knock-me-out-and-wake-me-when-we-land! I’ll be leaving my kiddos for 3 days in May…and it’s the first time EVER. Um, they’re 9 and 7. Hello. GULP. But, at least I’ll be driving, so that’s one less reason to medicate.
Also. Criminal you’re in Cali and the Sac crowd doesn’t get to see you!
Elena says
My grandfather makes a batch of Tequila Sunrise every Christmas morning and calls them the Christmas Morning Special. They’re so fantastic!
Melinda says
“You are here” mugs are the best, and my new obsession!!!!!
Paula Jones says
You are so funny, love reading your posts! I, too, hate fying. I always take a xanax and it doesn’t work completely. And yes, maragaritas are always in style! Love this one! Have a fun trip!!
heather @french press says
flying isn’t my favorite thing, but I do love a good getaway, and a good cocktail! Have fun in Cali
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
The last time I flew the doctor prescribed me some happy pills and they worked wonders!!! If you get a chance I would love it if you linked this to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black!
Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says
Awwwww. That is awesome that you get to get away for a few days! I’m rolling here that your husband made you board the dog. My whole attitude is kind of – ahhhh…suck it up, Sally! If I can do it, so can you. I’m starting to schedule some business trips this year, and I’m ridiculously excited. I would feel bad taking a trip just for personal reasons, but when its for “work”? Fair game! Its hard taking that time when you’re a mom. So thankful for the opportunities that blogging provides! Your cocktail looks right up my alley. Must.TRY!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
What a gorgeous cocktail! We’re in the midst of a SNOWZILLA winter here in the Boston area – but I could forget all of that with this drink! Have a great trip to sunny CA (I’m jealous!)
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
You made me laugh this morning! I hope you have a fun trip and ENJOY your flight!
Your drink looks gorgeous – we’re getting snow and ice today!
Marye says
I have to admit I love flying – especially when it means vacation! This is beautiful… one of my favorite cocktails. And I ALWAYS do something stupid during the TSA check…Once I was wearing a corset so all of the alarms went nuts and I got pulled out to be patted down. Now I just wear loose tops….
Krista says
I want to drink one of these right now and pretend it’s summer instead of 20 degrees out! I love margaritas too & this looks amazing. Have fun on your trip!!