Hazelnut 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 effect right before your eyes. The syrup is made from scratch with just pure pomegranate juice and honey, so you know exactly what's going into your drink without any mystery additives or artificial colorings. Freshly squeezed orange juice makes a noticeable difference here, giving the whole thing a bright, juicy backbone that store-bought simply can't match. A good blanco tequila ties it all together with clean, slightly citrusy notes that let the natural flavors shine. The slow-pour technique over the back of a bar spoon is the key to that gorgeous gradient — patience for about ten seconds is all it takes to nail the look. It's the kind of drink that impresses guests without requiring any bartending experience, and every ingredient is straightforward and free of hidden nut-derived additives. Serve it immediately over ice and let the colors do the talking.

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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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