Macadamia Free Paleo Tequila Sunrise

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(28)

This vibrant cocktail is a stunning riff on a classic, built entirely from clean, whole-food ingredients that happen to be completely free of tree nuts in any form. The homemade pomegranate-honey syrup is the real star — just two ingredients simmered together until thick and glossy, replacing the artificially colored grenadine you'd find in most bar versions. Freshly squeezed orange juice brings a brightness that bottled juice simply can't match, and 100% agave blanco tequila keeps everything crisp and honest. The slow pour technique, drizzling the syrup over the back of a bar spoon, creates that gorgeous gradient sunrise effect without any stirring — it's genuinely satisfying to watch it sink to the bottom of the glass. Whether you're mixing these up for a weekend brunch or a warm evening on the patio, the result looks impressive enough to photograph and tastes even better than it looks. No specialty ingredients, no complicated equipment, just a small saucepan and a couple of highball glasses standing between you and something seriously beautiful.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

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.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!