High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Paleo Tequila Sunrise
This cocktail is a showstopper in a glass — layers of golden orange juice and deep pomegranate red that actually look as good as they taste. The classic version of this drink typically relies on grenadine, which is almost always loaded with high fructose corn syrup and artificial coloring. Here, a quick two-ingredient syrup made from 100% pure pomegranate juice and honey does the job beautifully, giving you that signature sunrise gradient with nothing sketchy in the mix. Freshly squeezed orange juice and a quality blanco tequila round things out, so every sip is bright, clean, and genuinely fruit-forward. The technique of pouring the syrup over the back of a bar spoon is a small but satisfying bartender move that keeps those gorgeous layers intact. It comes together in under 15 minutes and is impressive enough to serve at a brunch or dinner party without anyone suspecting how simple it really was.
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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)
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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