Can I make it frozen?

Yes, absolutely! You can freeze the orange and grapefruit juice and blend it with tequila and some ice. Add the grenadine to your glass first and top with the slushie!

What's the difference between a tequila sunrise and a tequila sunset?

Tequila Sunset has grapefruit juice which the classic Tequila Sunrise doesn't have. Some are also made with blackberry brandy and/or without orange juice. I excluded the brandy to keep it simple and kept the orange juice in to make it sweeter.

Tequila Sunset Cocktail

Description

This Tequila Sunset is a grapefruit twist on the classic Tequila Sunrise. It's perfect for the summer and super easy to turn into a mocktail!

Ingredients

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2 oz tequila (blanco or reposado)
2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
3 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
ice
1 oz grenadine syrup
Optional garnish: orange slice, grapefruit slice, cocktail cherry

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Instructions

Add tequila, grapefruit juice, and orange juice to a highball glass.
Top up with ice and stir using a long cocktail spoon.
Pour the grenadine syrup slowly on the side of the glass so it sinks to the bottom for a layered effect. Don’t stir again.
Serve garnished with orange or grapefruit slices and a cocktail cherry. Serve with a straw and stir before enjoying.

Notes

Non-alcoholic version: Use a non-alcoholic spirit or simply add water instead of tequila and follow the rest of the recipe as you normally would. You can also top up the drink with sparkling water.

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