Brazil Nut Free Paleo Tequila Sunrise

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(28)

This cocktail is a showstopper in a glass — layers of golden orange juice and a deep crimson pomegranate-honey syrup that sink and swirl into that iconic sunrise gradient right before your eyes. The homemade syrup is the real secret here, just pure pomegranate juice and honey simmered together until they thicken into something silky and rich. Squeezing fresh oranges instead of reaching for a carton makes a noticeable difference, giving the drink a brightness that bottled juice simply can't match. A slow pour over the back of a bar spoon is all it takes to nail that dramatic color effect — no fancy bar tools required. The whole thing comes together with clean, whole-food ingredients and a good blanco tequila, so there's nothing hidden or processed to second-guess. It's the kind of drink that looks like it took serious effort but is genuinely easy to pull off for a crowd or a quiet evening at home.

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Ingredients

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)

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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