Raspberry tequila sunrise is a fresh spin on the classic cocktail. This version uses fresh raspberries and agave syrup in place of grenadine.

raspberry tequila sunrise garnished with fresh raspberries.
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Raspberry Tequila Cocktail

Tequila Sunrise (orange juice, grenadine, and tequila) was the first drink my dad taught me how to make. This is my modern version of the drink with a fresh spin.

I muddle fresh raspberries with a little agave syrup instead of grenadine. Same gorgeous sunrise layers, but with real fruit flavor instead of straight sugar syrup. It’s more refreshing, a little less sweet, and just tastes better!

Recipe Highlights

  • Raspberries > grenadine. Muddled berries add natural tartness and body that bottled grenadine can’t match.
  • Agave instead of sugar syrup. Milder sweetness that lets the orange juice shine.
  • Fresh-squeezed juice only! Skip the bottled juice. Fresh squeezed truly makes a difference.
components of raspberry tequila sunrise including bar tools and ingredients.

Recommended Bar Tools

  • Citrus Squeezer: Fresh juice does wonders!
  • Mini Measure Shot Glass: The key to excellent well balanced cocktails is proper measurements! Don’t eyeball it.
  • Muddler: Easy mash and muddle soft fruits and herbs into cocktails using a sturdy muddler.

Which Tequila to Use

Go with blanco (silver) tequila. Since it is unaged, the raspberry and citrus flavors are allowed to shine. Plus, it gives you the brightest red hue in the glass. Reposado and añejo are aged in wood and bring in caramel and oak notes that muddy the fruity profile you’re going for here.

Build the Cocktail

muddle together raspberries and agave syrup
1. Muddle raspberries and agave syrup in glass until the berries break down.
pour in fresh squeezed orange juice
2. Add orange juice and lime juice.
pour in fresh squeezed lime juice
3. Add tequila and stir everything together.
add two shots of tequila of choice
4. Fill glass with ice and garnish with extra raspberries.
raspberry tequila sunrise close up with garnish.
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Raspberry Tequila Sunrise

By Maryanne Cabrera
Raspberry tequila sunrise is a fresh spin on the classic cocktail. This version uses fresh raspberries and agave syrup in place of grenadine.
Servings: 1 (multiply as needed)
raspberry tequila sunrise
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 5 fresh raspberries
  • 1 ½ teaspoon agave syrup
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 oz blanco tequila

Instructions 

  • Place raspberries and agave syrup in a glass. Muddle together. Add fresh squeezed orange juice and lime juice. Follow with tequila of your choice. Stir contents together. Fill with ice.  Garnish with extra raspberries.
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Notes

Batching for a crowd? Multiply everything by the number of servings and muddle the raspberry-agave base in a pitcher first. Make sure to stir well before pouring and serving. 
Want it less strong? Cut the tequila to 1 oz and top with a splash of soda water.
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2 Comments

  1. Catherine says:

    Beautiful photography, I definitely feel thirsty now… :-) A beautiful blog altogether.

    1. Maryanne says:

      Thank you so much Catherine! I really appreciate it! :)