Black Pepper Free Paleo Tequila Sunrise
Few cocktails are as visually stunning as a sunrise gradient pooling at the bottom of a glass, and this version delivers that wow factor with nothing but clean, whole-food ingredients. A quick homemade pomegranate-honey syrup replaces the artificially dyed grenadine you'd typically find in the classic version, so you get that gorgeous red-to-orange ombre without any mystery additives. Freshly squeezed orange juice makes a noticeable difference here — brighter, fruitier, and far more vibrant than anything from a carton. The trick to nailing the layered look is pouring the cooled syrup slowly over the back of a bar spoon so it sinks gracefully to the bottom; resist the urge to stir and you'll be rewarded with a genuinely beautiful drink. Since every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of spice additives and dried seasonings, there's zero concern about hidden pepper sneaking in through a pre-made mix or flavored syrup. It's an impressive cocktail to serve at a gathering, and guests will have no idea how simple it actually was to pull together.
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2 servings
For the pomegranate-honey syrup
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice, 100% pure
- 1 tbsp honey
For the cocktail
- 3 oz blanco tequila (100% agave)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 medium oranges)
- ice cubes, as needed
For serving
- 2 orange slices, for garnish (optional)
- 2 maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
Can be omittedmaraschino cherries
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pomegranate juice and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for at least 10 minutes until it reaches room temperature — it will thicken slightly as it cools.
- 2
Fill two highball glasses with ice cubes. Pour 1.5 oz of tequila into each glass, then divide the fresh orange juice evenly between the two glasses and stir briefly to combine.
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