You won’t believe how easy it is to make a Frozen Tequila Sunrise, and all you need is a few ingredients. (And yes, that layered look is easy too!)
What Is A Tequila Sunrise?
If you love tequila, you’re going to LOVE this frozen Tequila Sunrise. A Tequila Sunrise is a cocktail made of orange juice and tequila. It gets its name from the grenadine dropping to the bottom of the glass which resembles the sunrise in a glass.
Whether you add the grenadine before or after the orange juice mixture is already poured into the glass, the grenadine always tends to sink to the bottom, which is exactly where you want it to be for that layered effect.
Making Frozen Tequila Sunrise Cocktails
Today, we’re giving this classic Tequila Sunrise a frozen twist by turning it into a slushie. Frozen Tequila Sunrises are made the same way except you need a little more ice and a high powered blender (like this one). Once the slushy mixture is poured into a tall glass, you can easily give the drink its iconic sunrise effect by slowly pouring grenadine down the side of glass.
Careful not to mix it or you’ll lose the visual effect! This citrusy “sweet tart” drink is perfect for a hot summer day or brunch with friends. Can’t wait for you guys to try it!
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Frozen Tequila Sunrise Recipe
You won’t believe how easy it is to make a Frozen Tequila Sunrise, and all you need is a few ingredients. (And yes, that layered look is easy too!)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups ice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 oz. tequila
- 2 Tbsp. grenadine syrup
- Orange slices for garnish
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- To a high speed blender, add ice, orange juice and tequila.
- Pulse a bit and then blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture into two tall glasses.
- Carefully pour 1 tablespoon of grenadine down the inside of the glass and it will sink to the bottom. Do not stir.
- Garnish with orange slices and a maraschino cherry.
Deb says
Leave the liquor out and the kids enjoy it too. I make these for Xmas and Easter and the kids love
Christine Pittman says
Yum! Thanks for sharing, Deb.
Bonnie says
Easy and very refreshing on a hot Texas day!!
Christine Pittman says
I’m glad to hear it, Bonnie! With all this heat, it’s definitely time for frozen drinks.