Tequila Sunset
If you’re wondering how to make a tequila sunset and its colorful layers, you’ve come to the right place. Not only is it pretty, but the tequila sunset cocktail is also a balanced flavor experience of earthy tequila, sweet blackberry brandy and tart orange juice.
5 minutes
1 cocktail
Beginner
Ingredients
- 1 ounce tequila
- 4 oz orange juice
- ½ oz blackberry brandy
- Orange slice (optional)
- Cherry (optional)
Instructions
Fill your glass with ice, tequila and orange juice. Add the blackberry brandy slowly to layer the cocktail, then garnish with the fruit of your choosing.
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What’s the difference between a tequila sunrise and a tequila sunset?
Both the tequila sunrise and tequila sunset contain tequila, orange juice and fresh fruit for garnishes. The difference between a sunrise and sunset is that the sunrise uses sweet grenadine to achieve its red hue, while the sunset uses blackberry brandy for a darker ombre effect. This means a tequila sunrise is sweeter, and a tequila sunset has a different flavor profile thanks to the addition of brandy.