Tequila Sunrise Pitcher

Watch how quickly this pitcher recipe for a tequila sunrise will steal the spotlight at your next gathering with its refreshing summertime flavors.

Tequila Sunrise for a Crowd

When it comes to summertime in South Louisiana, the heat is no joke! After a long week of being drained by the heat, my favorite way to cool off with friends is sipping tequila cocktails by the pool.

My tequila sunrise recipe became such a hit at one of my recent get-togethers that I knew I needed to share the recipe for a pitcher that's perfect for a crowd. Need a lighter option? Try my famous Skinny Tequila Sunrise instead!

What You Need

You'll find the amounts to this Tequila Sunrise Pitcher in the recipe card below; but before you make any swaps, check out why each ingredient is needed:

• Tequila: use your favorite brand of blanco or silver.
• Orange juice: store-bought or freshly squeezed, you decide.
• Grenadine syrup: makes the red layer for the sunset effect.
• Maraschino cherry: for garnish.
• Orange slices: for extra garnish.

How to Make a Tequila Sunrise Pitcher

The detailed steps for making this Tequila Sunrise Pitcher are written in detail in the recipe card; here are some additional tips in each to ensure the best drink:

1. Fill the pitcher
   To a pitcher filled with ice, pour in liquid ingredients. With a cocktail spoon give the mixture a good stir & place in refrigerator to chill.
2. Prep the glass
   Add a handful of ice to glass and pour mixture making sure to leave room at the top for the red layer.
3. Top the drink
   Add Grenadine to the top of the drink, making sure to pour slowly. This ensures it will sink to the bottom of the glass to create the colorful sunrise layers.
4. Garnish
   Add a orange slice and few cherries into your cocktail and enjoy.

Extra hot day? Try my Frozen Tequila Sunrise next!

Garnishes and Serving

My favorite way to enjoy a Tequila Sunrise is my topping it off with a few orange slices and cherries for the ultimate sweet summertime combination!

Want to feed your friends? Make some Greek Nachos for the ultimate appetizer or my no-fuss Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos for a crowd pleasing taco meal.

Make-Ahead Tequila Sunrise Pitcher

What I love about Pitcher recipes is that they can easily be made ahead of time and chill in the fridge for up to 2 days.

To prevent the tequila sunrise in the pitcher from getting watered down, wait to add ice when you're ready to serve it. Then, give everything a good stir to mix the ingredients and pour it over ice.

Tequila Sunrise Pitcher

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

This Tequila Sunrise Pitcher tastes so good, you won't believe how easy it is to make!

5 from 7 votes

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups tequila
• 4 cups orange juice
• ¼ cup grenadine
• Maraschino cherries, for garnish
• Orange slices, for garnish

Instructions

Fill the pitcher:

• Measure and pour the tequila and orange juice into a pitcher. Add a small handful of ice cubes and stir with a spoon to combine. Refrigerate.

Serve:

• Fill the glasses with ice and pour the prepared cocktail ¾ of the way full.
• Slowly, pour ½ ounce of grenadine per cocktail, which will sink to the bottom, creating a layered effect.
• Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherries.
• Posted on Jun 25

Equipment

Stanley Pitcher

Grenadine Syrup

Cocktail Mixing Spoon

Taco Tuesday Cookbook

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg