Yash Lakhan
March 28, 2025
The tequila sunrise is a layered cocktail, where the right technique is crucial for visual enhancement and balance of flavour. A smooth gradient is created with the gradual pouring of ingredients and minimal stirring, combined with fresh ingredients to give the drink flavour as well as the correct glass to enhance presentation.
Orange juice with its natural sweetness and acidity ensures that there are no artificial flavours that disrupt the balance of the tequila and grenadine.
Pouring the pomegranate syrup slowly along the inner wall of the glass guarantees a striking layered effect without mixing into the orange juice when added in.
Stirring the ingredients too early after grenadine addition muddles the colour gradient and negates the desired sunrise appearance.
A highball glass preserves the drink’s profile, allowing the grenadine to settle gradually, helping create a visually contrasting gradient.
Large, clear ice cubes facilitate slow dilution, cooling the drink without mellowing the flavours or disrupting the layering effect.
Add an orange slice and cherry to the final presentation to enhance the citrus profile and offer an aromatic contrast to the grenadine’s sweetness. *Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.