MSG 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 and deep pomegranate-honey syrup create that iconic sunrise gradient that makes everyone at the table stop and stare. The homemade syrup is the real secret here, combining pure pomegranate juice and honey in a quick two-minute simmer that produces a naturally sweet, lightly thickened base with zero additives or flavor enhancers to worry about. Packaged cocktail mixers and flavored syrups are notorious for sneaking in unwanted additives, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of what goes into your glass. A blanco tequila made from 100% agave keeps things clean and straightforward, while freshly squeezed orange juice brings bright, natural sweetness that no bottle from the store can quite match. The slow pour over a bar spoon is the move that creates the gorgeous layered effect — resist the urge to stir and let the syrup drift to the bottom on its own. It's an impressive drink to serve at brunch or a weekend gathering, and nobody needs to know how simple it actually was to pull together.

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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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