Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise is a classic cocktail mixer that creates a vibrant, layered drink resembling a sunrise. It typically combines tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup, with the grenadine sinking to create a gradient effect. Originating in the 1930s in Hollywood, it gained worldwide popularity in the 1970s.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This mixer is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the sugars in orange juice and grenadine, with negligible fat or protein. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, with the majority coming from simple sugars and alcohol.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 23 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Folate | 15 µg |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, its iconic layered appearance made it a symbol of 1970s glamour, famously featured in the Eagles' song 'Tequila Sunrise.' Nutritionally, while it provides some vitamin C from the orange juice, its high sugar content and empty calories from alcohol make it a treat rather than a nutrient-dense choice.
