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Low-ball glass filled with Tequila Sunrise Margarita with Cranberry Simple Syrup for the red effects.
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Tequila Sunrise Margarita

Combine the beauty of a tequila sunrise with the flavors of a margarita and the result is an amazing cocktail!
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword cocktail, grenadine, tequila, tequila sunrise
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 Cocktails
Calories 421kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

For the Grenadine (Pomegranate Simple Syrup)

  • 1 ¼ cup pomegranate juice or cranberry
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

For the Rim

  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar I used cake decorating crystals from Michael's

For the Tequila Sunrise Margarita

  • 4 ounces Tequila Blanco is preferred
  • 3 ounces orange juice
  • 2 ounces lime juice
  • 2 ounces orange liqueur
  • 2 ounces Grenadine

Garnish

  • 2 orange wedges

Instructions

To Make the Grenadine

  • Put the pomegranate (or cranberry juice) into a medium pan and heat over medium high heat until reduced by half and you have one cup of liquid. Add the sugar and continue simmering until it is completed combined. Remove from heat and cool completely. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

To Make the Cocktail

  • Combine the Kosher salt and sugar and put on a plate. Using an orange wedge, rub the edge of the glasses then turn them upside down and dip the rims in the sugar/salt combo. Fill the glasses with ice cubes and set aside.
  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until cold. Pour the mixture into the prepared glasses.
  • Using a small pitcher or a spoon, drizzle the grenadine at the inside edge of the glasses; it should fall to the floor of the glass. Using a knife or straw, mix the grenadine very lightly at the bottom of the glass.
  • Garnish each glass with an orange wedge and drizzle additional grenadine over the top of the cocktail right before serving.

Notes

The cranberry/pomegranate syrup (grenadine) is included in the nutritional data that is automatically calculated even if not all used in the 2 servings specified for the cocktails. Please verify independently if these numbers are critical.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 6989mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg