Tequila Sunrise
A built highball of tequila and orange juice with a slow grenadine sink that creates the signature sunrise gradient — juice-heavy and easy to pre-batch the spirit-and-juice base for brunch crowds, adding grenadine per glass.
Ingredients
| Tequila | 2 oz |
| Orange juice | 4 oz |
| Grenadine | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 6.50 oz |
Garnish: Orange slice and cherry
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Built in the glass · Easy · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the tequila, orange juice and grenadine to the highball glass and fill with ice.
- 2
Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Garnish with orange slice and cherry.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 0% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Tequila | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Orange juice | 48.0 oz | 2 |
| Grenadine | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Tequila Sunrise FAQ
What's in a Tequila Sunrise?
A classic Tequila Sunrise is made with tequila, orange juice, grenadine. It's built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Tequila Sunrise?
A classic Tequila Sunrise is approximately 12.3% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Tequila Sunrise?
Neither — the Tequila Sunrise is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Tequila Sunrises for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add no dilution water (built drinks dilute in the glass). The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.