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5 Best Tequila Sunrise Cocktail Recipes To Try For Every Occasion

Smriti Dey

March 21, 2025

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Pouring the ingredients slowly and letting them settle into layers is the secret to the tequila sunrise’s distinctive gradient appearance. The cocktail has a denser, sweet note with citrus taste – which means altering the pouring technique and other flavour customisations while understanding te dilution and density can aid mixologists to create variants ideal for any event. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.

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Blueberry Pomegranate Tequila Sunrise

Featuring a blend of deep purple hues and the distinctive orange gradient of the conventional concoction, blueberries add depth to the flavour profile by contrasting the base spirit with tangy berry notes.

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Tequila Sunset With Blackberry Liqueur

In the way that a sunset’s natural gradient goes from dark purple at the bottom to light orange at the top, the layers of this cocktail offer a similar visual appeal, velvety texture and subtle notes.

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Coconut Water Tequila Sunrise

Coconut water makes the drink appear lighter and gives it a smoother texture, with the vivid colour intact with the classic orange gradient.

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Raspberry Peach Tequila Sunrise

The peach gives a light, fruity mouthfeel and the raspberries add a textural, acidic aspect that highlights dominant flavours of the traditional drink with added potency.

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Green Tea & Honey Tequila Sunrise

With the vibrancy of the classic cocktail, the green hue features mild earthy profiles alongside honeyed undertones, which balances the citrusy aftertaste.