This Sunrise Mocktail is a refreshing non alcoholic drink made with freshly squeezed pineapple, lime, and orange juice.
It's mixed with grenadine syrup for added sweetness and a deep orange hue - Perfect for everyone to enjoy!
Sunrise Mocktail Recipe
I love this recipe because it's the best drink to make when you're looking for non-boozy options that will still quench your thirst and satisfy those cocktail cravings!
For more sip-worthy beverages and mocktails, try strawberry iced tea with mint, strawberry Agua Fresca, or this tropical smoothie.
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- Tequila Sunrise Ingredients
- Why You'll Love This Tropical Mocktail
- How To Make Tequila Sunrise Mocktail
- How To Serve Tequila Sunrise Mocktail For a Crowd?
- How To Make This Sunrise Mocktail Ahead of Time?
- Favorite Sunrise Mocktail Variations & Substitutions
- Expert Tips
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- Tequila Sunrise Mocktail: FAQs
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Tequila Sunrise Ingredients
You only need 4 key ingredients to make this recipe. You can create a 🌅 sunrise look by adding grenadine right into the glass before serving. Or just mix it in the jug like I did.
- Orange juice - For the freshly squeezed juice, you'll need about 2-3 large oranges. Store-bought freshly squeezed orange juice is also an option in a pinch.
- Grenadine syrup - This deep red non-alcoholic syrup adds sweet flavor and a deeper orange hue to this sunrise mocktail recipe. You definitely get that sunrise effect when you combine orange juice and grenadine.
- Lime juice - The acidity of freshly squeezed lime juice helps to cut through some of the sweetness in this simple cocktail.
- Pineapple juice - Choose one medium-sized pineapple that is firm to the touch, smells sweet, and doesn't have bruises or dark spots.
Why You'll Love This Tropical Mocktail
- This mocktail with grenadine is a refreshing drink that adults and kids can enjoy!
- Easily adapt this morning mocktail with simple ingredient swaps and additions.
- It's easy to make ahead of time and double or even triple the ingredients when serving to a crowd.
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How To Make Tequila Sunrise Mocktail
- Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add ice cubes to your preferred type of glass. A highball glass or another tall glass is perfect for this easy sunrise mocktail.
- Add the freshly squeezed juices. Pour the freshly squeezed pineapple juice into the glass, then lime and orange juice.
- Add the grenadine. Slowly pour the grenadine syrup over the back of a spoon into the glass. This allows the syrup to "float", creating the sunrise effect. Enjoy!
- Garnish and serve. Garnish your virgin tequila sunrise with sliced lime, orange, or pineapple, and enjoy!
This stunning and sweet sunrise mocktail is one of the best alcohol free tequila drinks I've tried! It makes for a sip-worthy treat for brunch, special occasions, pool parties, and summer BBQs.
How To Serve Tequila Sunrise Mocktail For a Crowd?
Increase the ingredients used in this recipe to cater to a crowd.
When serving for large group it is easier to mix everything (including grenadine) in a large jug like photos above.
How To Make This Sunrise Mocktail Ahead of Time?
Combine all ingredients except the ice cubes, and store the mixture in a jug in the fridge for 1-2 days before serving.
Pour the sunrise mocktail mixture over ice cubes in a glass with fresh garnish before serving.
Favorite Sunrise Mocktail Variations & Substitutions
- Juice - Experiment with other types of fruit juice, such as strawberry, peach juice, cherry, pomegranate juice, or other citrus juice.
- Fizz - You can add sprite, lemon-lime soda, or sparkling water to this simple mocktail for a kick of fizz.
- Alcohol - There is no tequila in this mocktail recipe. To make this fake tequila drink boozy, add your favorite brand of tequila or vodka.
- Grenadine syrup - For grenadine substitute in this Mexican morning drink use another simple syrup, such as strawberry syrup or raspberry syrup. Of course, you can also make this summer drink without any syrup at all.
- Want something same refreshing but creamy? Try my Virgin Pina Colada next.
Expert Tips
- While you can use commercial fruit juice to make this non alcoholic tequila mocktail, freshly squeezed juice will always provide the best flavor and is the healthier option.
- For extra flare, rim each glass with your choice of juice, granulated sugar, or colored sanding sugar. You could also serve this orange mocktail in a champagne flute.
- When serving this sunrise mocktail at a party, use a punch bowl with fresh slices of lime, orange, and pineapple.
- Always use fruit that is ripe and unblemished to make this drink.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 2-3 large oranges
- 2 tablespoon grenadine syrup
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, about 2 limes
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed pineapple juice, about 1 medium sized pineapple
- ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the freshly squeezed pineapple juice into the glass. Combine the freshly squeezed lime juice and freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Slowly pour grenadine so it sinks to the bottom of the glass.
- Serve and enjoy your tequila sunrise mocktail! Garnish with lime, orange or pineapple slices.
NOTES
- Increase Ingredients: Make more of the recipe to serve a big group.
- Mix in a Jug: For a large group, mix everything, including grenadine, in a big jug.
- Mix and Store: Combine all ingredients (except ice) in a jug and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- Serve Over Ice: Pour the mixture over ice in a glass and add fresh garnish before serving.
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NUTRITION
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Tequila Sunrise Mocktail: FAQs
Grenadine syrup is a non alcoholic sweet syrup that has a deep red hue and is used to sweeten and flavor both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
A Tequila Sunrise has tequila, orange juice, and red grenadine at the bottom, while a Tequila Sunset has tequila, orange juice, and a darker ingredient like blackberry brandy on top.
Use pineapple juice or mango juice.
YES - grenadine is non-alcoholic. It is a sweet, red syrup made from pomegranate juice and sugar, commonly used in cocktails and mocktails for flavor and color.
Kenyce Wescott
Would i be okay to substitute the lime juice for sprite soda?
Julia
Not really, this will be a totally different drink then.
Julia
Our favorite drink for hot summer days!