Tequila Moonrise Recipe

Prepare glass

Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice to chill while you build the cocktail.

Combine spirits and juice

In a cocktail shaker, add 1.5 oz Ole Smoky Orange Moonshine, 1.0 oz blanco tequila, 3.0 oz fresh orange juice and a large handful of ice (about 6–8 medium cubes).

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.

Strain and serve

Dump the ice from the chilled glass if desired and fill with fresh ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over ice.

Create the moonrise effect

Slowly drizzle 0.25 oz grenadine down the inside edge of the glass or pour it over the back of a spoon so it sinks and gradually rises through the orange mixture, creating a layered 'moonrise' effect.

Garnish and finish

Garnish with an orange wheel or twist on the rim. Serve with a straw or stirrer so the guest can break the layers if desired.

For a slightly sweeter or more pronounced orange flavor, substitute 0.5 oz of the orange juice with fresh squeezed pineapple or add 0.25 oz simple syrup to taste.

To pre-batch for a party, mix the moonshine, tequila and orange juice in a pitcher (3 parts juice to 1.5 parts moonshine to 1 part tequila), keep chilled, and pour over ice, finishing each glass with 0.25 oz grenadine.