Carrageenan Free Paleo Tequila Sunrise

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(28)

This vibrant cocktail is a showstopper in a glass — layers of golden orange juice, blanco tequila, and a deep crimson pomegranate-honey syrup that sinks to the bottom in a gorgeous gradient. The homemade syrup is the real secret here, made with just pure pomegranate juice and honey simmered together until slightly thickened and naturally sweet. Many store-bought grenadines and flavored syrups sneak in carrageenan as a stabilizer or thickener, so mixing your own is the cleanest way to keep this drink worry-free. Using 100% agave blanco tequila and freshly squeezed orange juice means every sip is bright, real, and completely unprocessed. The slow-pour technique over the back of a bar spoon is what creates that iconic sunrise effect — resist the urge to stir and let the layers do the talking. It's elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight when you just want something that feels a little special.

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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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