Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz Tequila
• 4 oz Orange Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• Ice Cubes
• Orange Slice for Garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Fill a Collins glass or highball glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the tequila and orange juice.
3. Slowly pour the grenadine down the side of the glass so that it settles to the bottom.
4. Garnish with an orange slice, if desired.
5. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• The Tequila Sunrise cocktail was created in the 1970s by a bartender in Arizona.
• The drink was popularized by the Eagles song of the same name.
• The colors of the drink, red and orange, are meant to evoke the colors of a sunrise.