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3 NEW WAYS to make the TEQUILA SUNRISE cocktail

  • Apr 28, 2025
  • 2 min read

In this blog, I am having a nostalgic trip back to my early days of bartending some 30 years ago. Join me as I explore the classic Tequila Sunrise cocktail and show you how to make the original taste 10 times better.


I’ll guide you through the simple yet effective steps to create this iconic drink, using quality ingredients that truly elevate its flavour. But that’s not all! I’ll also introduce three exciting riffs on the classic recipe, including a Spiced Hibiscus Sunrise, Hot Mango Sunrise, and Bitter Berry Sunrise.


Each variation brings a unique twist that will impress your friends and enhance your cocktail-making skills. Whether you’re a seasoned bartender or a home mixologist, these recipes are sure to inspire your creativity behind the bar. Let’s dive in and rediscover the joy of making cocktails together!




Tequila Sunrise (Original)

100ml Fresh Orange Juice

20ml Grenadine

Orange to Garnish



Hibiscus Sunrise

15ml Lime Juice

10ml Agave Syrup

100ml Blood Orange Juice

22.5ml Spiced Hibiscus Liqueur



Mango Spice Sunrise

15ml Hot Honey Syrup

22.5ml Lime Juice

100ml Mango Juice

10ml Grenadine



Bitter Berry Sunrise

100ml Pineapple Juice

10ml Lime Juice

15ml Chambord




Hot Honey Syrup;

This is basically 2 parts Honey to 1 part water to make it more Runny. Use can use any quality Honey here, but obviously, the better the Honey, the better the syrup. Then I just add some Chilli Bitters or a Chilli Syrup to make it Hot. Current syrup is the 1883 Spicy Cayenne Syrup


Spiced Hibiscus Liqueur

I make an Hibiscus Syrup by infusing Frona Hibiscus Flowers in simmering Water to extract flavour and Colour, then add my favourite Caribbean Spices like Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Vanilla.


 
 

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