Which list correctly identifies the ingredients of Tequila Sunrise?

Which list correctly identifies the ingredients of Tequila Sunrise?

• A. Rum, Coke, Lime garnish
• B. Vodka, Kahlua, Cream
• C. Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine
• D. Tequila, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry

Answer: (C)

Tequila Sunrise is defined by three ingredients: tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. The tequila provides the base spirit, the orange juice gives the citrusy body, and the grenadine—poured last—sinks through the juice to create the red-to-orange sunrise gradient. It’s typically served over ice in a tall glass and often garnished with an orange slice or cherry. The other lists mix in ingredients from completely different cocktails, so they don’t match Tequila Sunrise.

Tequila Sunrise is defined by three ingredients: tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. The tequila provides the base spirit, the orange juice gives the citrusy body, and the grenadine—poured last—sinks through the juice to create the red-to-orange sunrise gradient. It’s typically served over ice in a tall glass and often garnished with an orange slice or cherry. The other lists mix in ingredients from completely different cocktails, so they don’t match Tequila Sunrise.