History of the “Tequila Sunrise” Cocktail
The “Tequila Sunrise” cocktail first appeared in the 1930s at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. It was created by bartender Gene Sulit and quickly gained popularity due to its bright, striking appearance, resembling a sunrise — hence the name “Sunrise.” The modern version of the cocktail, as we know it today, emerged in the 1970s when grenadine was added to create the famous gradient effect from yellow to red.
The cocktail became especially popular after the rock band The Eagles released a song titled “Tequila Sunrise” in 1973. This gave the drink a cult status and solidified its position in the world of cocktails.
“Tequila Sunrise” Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Tequila — 50 ml
- Orange juice — 100 ml
- Grenadine — 10 ml
- Ice — to taste
- Orange slice and cherry — for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour tequila into the glass.
- Add orange juice and stir lightly.
- Slowly pour in grenadine; it should settle at the bottom, creating a gradient that resembles a sunrise.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Enjoy this beautiful and delicious cocktail!
