Christmas Tequila Sunrise Cockatil
A festive twist on the classic Tequila Sunrise with cranberry or pomegranate juice for a seasonal touch, layered beautifully with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Tall glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
- Small pitcher
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice or pomegranate juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur Triple Sec or Cointreau, optional
- 0.5 oz grenadine or pomegranate/simple syrup
- ice cubes
- orange slice for garnish
- fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice to the top.
- Pour in the tequila blanco, followed by the fresh orange juice.
- Add the orange liqueur if using.
- Slowly pour in the cranberry or pomegranate juice to create a layered effect.
- Drizzle the grenadine or syrup down the inside of the glass so it sinks.
- Gently stir once or twice for a slight blend, or leave layered.
- Garnish with an orange slice and fresh cranberries.
Notes
Use homemade pomegranate syrup for richer flavor. Skip the syrup for a less sweet version, or make it a mocktail by omitting alcohol. Perfect for batching for a crowd.