If ever there was a time I wish I could be at the beach, it's now. This is why the Tequila Sunrise has been my go-to drink this summer. With its bright colors and tangy-sweet flavor, this drink is the perfect way to bring the Tiki-bar to your own home.
Ingredients:
-Ice Cubes
-1 oz. Tequila
-3 oz. Orange Juice
-2 oz. hibiscus Flavored La Croix
-1 Orange Slice
Instructions:
- I recommend starting out with a fun- shaped glass (though any wine glass will do). Fill a quarter of the glass with ice and add 1 oz. (or one shot glass) of Tequila.
- Next, add 3 oz of orange juice and 2 oz. of your choice of flavored sparkling water. My favorite has been La Croix's Hi-Biscus flavor- it adds a floral lightness that compliments the acidity of the citrus without adding too much sugar to overwhelm the sweetness of the orange juice.
- Sparkling Water has been soaring in popularity this summer, and I have been loving adding it to my cocktails. It's a fun way to add the slightest smidgen of flavor while also cutting down the sugar content of your drink, keeping it light while still exciting (just like the summer romance I wish I had). Some other flavors that add a fun twist are La Croix's Peach and Pear and Waterloo's Coconut flavor. Both add a different tropical flavor profile and a fun way to change up the recipe.
- Next is the most important part of the Sunrise Tequila- the grenadine. Grenadine is essentially simple syrup combined with every red food coloring there is, but it gives this cocktail its signature "Sunset" look. Add half an ounce, or just a splash, to your drink and watch the grenadine sink to the bottom and create that Instagram-worthy red gradient.
- Finally, I like to top off the drink with a garnish. I usually go for a slice of orange perched on the rim, but strawberries and maraschino cherries are great choices as well.
The end result is a pretty, sparkling drink that isn't to sweet. It's perfect to sip while you binge-watching Selling Sunset on a Friday evening.
