Originally created at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in the 1930ies, its first revival is due to a 1972 Rolling Stones party at the Trident in Sausalito where Mick Jagger liked it so much that he and his entourage started drinking them down and making the drink popular, although the 1988 film by the same name starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Mel Gibson and Kurt Russell also did it’s part.
- 1½ oz tequila
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ oz grenadine syrup
- garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange slice
Pour tequila and orange juice and mix together. In a tall glass, fill with ice cubes and pour in mixture. The secret is the red to yellow gradient. Take grenadine and slowly add it in to allow it to fall to the bottom. Take an orange slice and maraschino cherry and garnish.
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This is an absolutely delightful piece on the Tequila Sunrise! It is fascinating to learn about its origins at the Arizona Biltmore and the legendary Rolling Stones party that popularized it. The clear instructions for making this iconic drink, emphasizing the secret red to yellow gradient, are truly appreciated by any cocktail enthusiast.
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