Taste profile
Strong, light, soft, and smooth.
TequilaEasyShot glass
Cocktail guide
Tequila Surprise
Tequila Surprise combines Tequila, Tabasco Sauce in a shot served in a shot glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Quick fact
The tequila sunrise is a cocktail made of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup. The drink is served unmixed in a tall glass. The modern drink originates from Sausalito, California, in the early 1970s after an earlier iteration created in the 1930s in Phoenix, Arizona. The cocktail is named for its appearance when served—with gradations of color resembling an inverted sunrise.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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Language:
- 1Fill shot glass with Tequila.
- 2Add drops of Tobasco sauce.
Method
Mixed
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Tequila Surprise is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Tequila, Tabasco Sauce.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Shot glass
Method
Mixed
More to know before you make it
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Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Tequila, Tabasco Sauce. Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.
Serving & context
Serve in a shot glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass. Tequila Surprise sits comfortably in the tequila cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
The tequila sunrise is a cocktail made of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup. The drink is served unmixed in a tall glass. The modern drink originates from Sausalito, California, in the early 1970s after an earlier iteration created in the 1930s in Phoenix, Arizona. The cocktail is named for its appearance when served—with gradations of color resembling an inverted sunrise.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Tequila
Category
Shot
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Shot glass
Method
Mixed
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Tequila sunrise
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