During the rituals, the Aztec tribes drank agave juice at dawn. In tribute to the memory of their ancestors, the Mexicans created the Tequila Sunrise alcoholic cocktail, the appearance of which resembles a sunrise. The drink turned out not only beautiful, but also very tasty. In a few moments you will learn how to make Tequila Sunrazes at home. We will analyze all the nuances.
Historical reference. The recipe for the Tequila Sunrise cocktail was invented in the 30s and 40s. bartenders at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, which is located on the border of Mexico and the United States. The drink became famous thanks to the rock band The Rolling Stones. During their US tour in 1972, the musicians drank only this cocktail.
There is a plausible legend that once in a bar, Mick Jaeger (leader of the Rolling Stones) asked to make him a Margarita cocktail. In response, the bartender suggested that the musician try an alternative – Sunsize Tequila (both drinks are very similar in composition). Jaeger agreed. Since then, the whole group has not recognized other cocktails except Tequila Sunrise.
Now the Tequila Sunrise cocktail is included in the official list of the IBA (International Bartenders Association) – the International Association of Bartenders. This means that every self-respecting bartender should know his recipe.
Main characteristics of Tequila Sunrise:
- fortress: 11,4%;
- category: long drink (big volume cocktail);
- degree of difficulty: simple;
- cooking time: 1 minute;
- volume of a standard portion: 150 ml;
- recommended glass: Highball (270 ml high cylindrical glass).
During its existence, the proportions of Tequila Sunrise changed several times, but in the end one of the options still became a classic. We’ll take a look at it.
Optimal proportions:
- tequila – 3/10 parts;
- orange juice – 6/10 parts;
- grenadine – 1/10 part.
Ingredients for one serving:
- silver (clear) tequila – 45 ml;
- orange juice – 90 ml;
- grenadine (pomegranate syrup) – 15 ml;
- ice cubes – 6-7 pieces.
Tequila Sunrise Recipe
1. Fill a highball glass (tall glass) with ice.
2. Add tequila.
3. Pour orange juice.
4. Add pomegranate syrup in the center of the glass.
5. Stir the ingredients with a cocktail spoon. The gradation of colors after blending creates an effect reminiscent of the rising sun.
6. Top the drink with a cherry or orange slice.
7. Drink through a straw.
For greater clarity, I advise you to watch a video where the entire cooking technology from Vasily Zakharov is well shown.
Tequila Sunset
If there is a sunrise, then there must be a sunset. It was this principle that bartenders were guided by when creating this alcoholic cocktail, which in composition resembles a well-known analogue and many other tequila cocktails. For a sunset effect, blueberry brandy is used instead of grenadine.
Composition:
- tequila – 50 ml;
- orange juice – 100 ml;
- blueberry brandy (liquor) – 20 ml.
Preparation:
1. Pour tequila and orange juice into a glass filled with ice.
2. Add brandy (liqueur), waiting until it sinks to the bottom.
3. Garnish with a cherry or orange slice.
