Tequila Sunrise

What's Your Tequila Story? 

Here's mine: I was a 19-year-old cocktail waitress who didn't drink. When guests asked "what's good?" I suggested a Tequila Sunrise. Because it was pretty. And easy to carry on a tray.

I pushed a lot of Tequila Sunrises. I bet I made a lot of tequila stories happen. I don't think I actually tasted a Tequila Sunrise till recently. Surprisingly, they're really perky, happy drinks.

I should have suggested the cocktail for Sunday brunch.

The Inspiration : Sauza Tequila Our local Rite Aid had a fabulous sale on Sauza recently. We love Sauza for Margaritas -- it's got good flavor without that tequila funk so many people scrunch their nose at. We bought two bottles and are waiting for some Mexico-hot weather to shake up the Margaritas. In the meantime, cheers to the happy return of the Tequila Sunrise! ~Gary & Shelly

The Cocktail:  Tequila Sunrise 2 oz Sauza gold tequila 4-5 oz fresh squeezed orange juice 3/4 oz real grenadine syrup (we used Stirrings brand - made from pomegranates, not cherries) 2-3 dashes Peychaud bitters (the intense color really works and the added complexity is a nice balance to the sweetness) Pour tequila and orange juice into a tall highball glass filled with ice. Stir to mix. Gently pour grenadine over the top and add a couple dashes of bitters for some extra complexity. Garnish with an orange slice or twist.

Be smart, safe, and healthy. Drink in moderation. Don't drink too much tequila, even if you're not driving. You don't want that story.

Copyright © 2009, Pybop, LLC (for thursdayhappyhour.com). All rights reserved.

The Inspiration : Sauza Tequila Our local Rite Aid had a fabulous sale on Sauza recently. We love Sauza for Margaritas -- it's got good flavor without that tequila funk so many people scrunch their nose at. We bought two bottles and are waiting for some Mexico-hot weather to shake up the Margaritas. In the meantime, cheers to the happy return of the Tequila Sunrise! ~Gary & Shelly

The Cocktail:  Tequila Sunrise 2 oz Sauza gold tequila 4-5 oz fresh squeezed orange juice 3/4 oz real grenadine syrup (we used Stirrings brand - made from pomegranates, not cherries) 2-3 dashes Peychaud bitters (the intense color really works and the added complexity is a nice balance to the sweetness) Pour tequila and orange juice into a tall highball glass filled with ice. Stir to mix. Gently pour grenadine over the top and add a couple dashes of bitters for some extra complexity. Garnish with an orange slice or twist.

Be smart, safe, and healthy. Drink in moderation. Don't drink too much tequila, even if you're not driving. You don't want that story.

Copyright © 2009, Pybop, LLC (for thursdayhappyhour.com). All rights reserved.

Comments

[Steve]

Tequila Sunrise...not just for breakfast anymore.

[Shelly]

So true! I think this is a perfect beach camping cocktail, don't you?