Photography courtesy of Andy Sewel
The tequila sunrise originated in 1930s Tijuana, Mexico at the Agua Caliente, a racetrack and casino that was a popular destination for American drinkers during Prohibition. Tequila, grenadine, créme de cassis, and lime are the basis for the refreshing cocktail that’s served tall, on ice, but a newer version from the 1970s incorporates orange juice and a splash of gin. It became an icon of the ‘70s thanks to Mick Jagger’s fondness for it; the rocker even had it stocked in his limos, for a refresher on the go.
Yield: 1 Time: 5 minutes 2 oz. 100% agave blanco or reposado tequila ½ oz. grenadine 1 tsp. créme de cassis ½ lime Instructions Layer all ingredients except the lime in a highball glass over ice. Squeeze the lime over the drink and add to the glass. Sip through a straw.
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