Lactose 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, clean blanco tequila, and a deep crimson pomegranate-honey syrup that sinks to the bottom like an actual sunrise. The homemade syrup is the real secret here: just pomegranate juice and honey simmered together until they thicken into something far more interesting than any store-bought grenadine. Since every ingredient in this drink is naturally free of dairy, there's zero substitution stress — you're just working with pure, whole ingredients from the start. Squeezing fresh oranges makes a noticeable difference, giving the drink a brightness that bottled juice simply can't match. The slow pour technique over a bar spoon is what creates that gorgeous gradient, so resist the urge to stir once the syrup goes in. It's an impressive drink to set in front of guests, and honestly just as satisfying to make for yourself on a slow weekend afternoon.

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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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