Memphis Sunrise Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice to chill while you mix the drink.

2. 2

   Combine spirits and juice

   In a cocktail shaker (or mixing glass) add 2 oz blanco tequila and 4 oz fresh orange juice. Add a handful of ice (about 4–6 large cubes) and shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.

3. 3

   Strain and arrange

   Discard the ice in the chilled serving glass if it has melted significantly, then fill the glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken tequila-orange mixture into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.

4. 4

   Create the sunrise effect

   Slowly pour 0.5 oz grenadine down the inside edge of the glass or over the back of a bar spoon so it sinks to the bottom and gradually rises, creating a layered 'sunrise' gradient.

5. 5

   Garnish and serve

   Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim and a maraschino cherry dropped on top if using. Serve with a tall straw and instruct the guest to stir if they prefer a fully blended drink.