1 1⁄2 oz Blanco tequila
1 1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 oz Club soda
1⁄2 oz Cassis
1⁄4 oz Grenadine
Instructions

Build the the tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda in a highball glass; add the cassis and grenadine last for the sunrise effect

History

Purportedly a slight variation of the original version of this cocktail served at the Agua Caliente racetrack in Tijuana.

Cocktail summary
Year
1920
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Dale DeGroff, The Essential Cocktail

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  • Tequila cassis combination is really good.
  • Light for summer sipping. Could also add club soda. Add pineapple juice for Florida Sunrise.
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