The Recipe · No.1080 · Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail)

Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail), and where to source it

Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail) — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail) Highball 5best2buy.com

The sunrise is all in the pour. Fill with orange over ice, then drop the grenadine down the center so it sinks and rises back through as a red gradient. Never stir it.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep3 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineHighball
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Orange juice
Fresh-squeezed and pulpy. This drink is mostly orange, so bottled juice sinks it before the grenadine gets a chance.
5 ozrecommended
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Grenadine
Real pomegranate grenadine, heavy with sugar so it sinks cleanly to the bottom and holds the layer.
0.5 ozrecommended
Local / market
Fresh lime
A small squeeze to keep the orange from reading like breakfast juice.
0.25 ozrecommended
Local / market
Ice
Fill the glass. The cubes hold the layers apart while the grenadine settles.
to fillrecommended
Local / market
Orange wheel
Fresh, for the garnish, with a cherry on a pick.
1 wheelrecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. BuildFill a highball with ice. Pour the orange juice and the lime squeeze to the top.
  2. PourPour the grenadine slowly down the center. It sinks to the bottom, then feathers up red for the sunrise.
  3. GarnishOrange wheel and cherry on the rim. Leave it unstirred until the drinker mixes it.
The Toolkit

Highball glass · Bar spoon · Jigger

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail) ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Tequila Sunrise (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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