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Mango Tequila Sunrise Recipe

Published: Feb 7, 2015 Last Updated: May 19, 2021 by Marye 898 words. | About 5 minutes to read this article.

2 minutes mins
This Mango Tequila Sunrise cocktail recipe is full of Caribbean flavor from the orange and mango juices. It gets its gorgeous color from grenadine but make sure you're using the good stuff. It matters.
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I used an orange mango combination juice because I like it that way but you can easily just use orange juice. Also, if you want to make this a yummy, alcohol free drink you can make it with just the orange juice and grenadine with maybe a little club soda for sparkle.

Try the Grapefruit Tequila Sour next!

A quart jar with a pink and yellow cocktail in it.
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  • ❀️ Why you'll love it
  • πŸ”ͺ Instructions
  • πŸ₯« Storage
  • πŸ’­ Tips
  • πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ FAQs
  • Related recipes
  • πŸ“– Recipe
  • πŸ’¬ Comments

❀️ Why you'll love it

  • Sweet and refreshing
  • Pretty for brunch
  • Super easy

A mango tequila sunrise is a little sweeter and less tangy than the traditional cocktail but every bit as pretty!

πŸ”ͺ Instructions

  1. Shake the ice, tequila, and juice in a cocktail shake.
  2. Pour it over ice in a highball glass.
  3. Add an orange slice and a cherry to the inside of the glass.
  4. Slowly pour the grenadine down the inside edge of the glass so that it sinks to the bottom.
  5. Serve without stirring or shaking.

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  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Highball glasses
  • Real grenadine

πŸ₯« Storage

If you are making this mango juice cocktail ahead of time you can store them in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator. They'll be fine for a day or two.

πŸ’­ Tips

Expert Tip:Use silver tequila or tequila blanco. It keeps the colors from muddying.

  • This is a simple drink - basically orange juice, tequila, and grenadine. Because it is so simple it's vital that you use really good tequila.
  • Not all grenadine is equal! Find some real grenadine made from pomegranate juice.
  • The trick to the gorgeous color is to shake your tequila and orange-mango juice with the ice and add it to the glass then slowly add the grenadine down the side. It will sink to the bottom and slowly mix with the orange. That's what gives this Tequila Sunrise recipe its beautiful color.
  • Use tall narrow (highball) glasses for the prettiest presentation.
  • Add a splash of club soda to lighten the drink up and give it some bubbles.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ FAQs

What is grenadine?

Grenadine was originally pomegranate juice, sugar and water but is often made with black currant juice now. Currently most grenadine is made with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), water, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, FD&C Red #40, natural and artificial flavors and FD&C Blue #1. Ick.

What goes into a tequila sunrise?

Tequila, orange juice, and grenadine.

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I've decided to start February off with a Mango Tequila Sunrise recipe... because I don't know about you but I am really ready for a Caribbean vacation.

So, this month with be cocktails with a Caribbean flare -- kind of what you'd find on a cruise or be served when you're reclined on a chaise on the beach. You know, something like that.

It's not like the cocktail is going to make you think you are in the Caribbean -- unless of course you drink gallons of it -- but it may help you think happy, sunny thoughts on a cold, slushy afternoon.

mango tequila sunrise is an easy, refreshing cocktail that isn't too girly or too boozy. restlesschipotle.com

This is delicious. Feel free to add more orange juice if you like. I tend to like a less "boozy" drink so I usually add more juice.

It makes an awesome cocktail for a cocktail party. Go a little lighter on the tequila and it is fantastic with your Valentine's Day, oh so romantic, brunch.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ

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Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
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Mango Tequila Sunrise

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This Mango Tequila Sunrise cocktail recipe is full of Caribbean flavor from the orange and mango juices. It gets its gorgeous color from grenadine but make sure you're using the good stuff. It matters.
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
Servings:1
Calories:258
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 4 ounces orange - mango juice , or 2 ounces each of mango and orange juice.
  • 1 ounce grenadine
  • Ice
  • Orange slices, , cherries, etc. for garnish.

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Instructions

  • Shake the ice, tequila, and juice in a cocktail shaker until it is very cold.
  • Pour it over ice in a glass.
  • Add an orange slice and a cherry to the inside of the glass if you like.
  • Slowly pour the grenadine down the inside of the glass so that it sinks to the bottom.
  • Serve it without stirring or shaking.

Notes

Expert Tip:Use silver tequila or tequila blanco. It keeps the colors from muddying.
  • This is a simple drink - basically orange juice, tequila, and grenadine. Because it is so simple it's vital that you use really good tequila.
  • Not all grenadine is equal! Find some real grenadine made from pomegranate juice.
  • The trick to the gorgeous color is to shake your tequila and orange-mango juice with the ice and add it to the glass then slowly add the grenadine down the side. It will sink to the bottom and slowly mix with the orange. That's what gives this Tequila Sunrise recipe its beautiful color.
  • Use tall narrow (highball) glasses for the prettiest presentation.
  • Add a splash of club soda to lighten the mango tequila sunrise up and give it some bubbles.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 227mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    First published February 7, 2015. Last updated May 19, 2021 to give more information and improve readability.

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    1. mimi rippee

      May 09, 2020 at 11:35 am

      yum! this sounds wonderful. happy mother's day!

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      • Marye

        May 14, 2020 at 10:45 am

        To you as well, Mimi.

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    2. Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt

      February 13, 2015 at 11:32 am

      I love simple drinks and this one is gorgeous. I love how you garnished it! I have a feeling if I drink a few of these I would definitely be thinking I was in the Caribbean! As long as I don't go strutting my stuff in a bikini in the front yard during these frigid months, I'm good with thinking I'm in the Caribbean. lol

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    3. Shanna @ pineapple and coconut

      February 13, 2015 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      This is my kind of cocktail!! Love it!

      Reply

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