Applebee’s latest cocktail creation is a tasty warm-weather companion. The combination of tequilas, juices and syrups is served up in a chilled martini glass as the perfect recreation of the classic tequila sunrise.
MAKES 1 DRINK.
INGREDIENTS
- 1¼ ounces 1800 Silver tequila
- ¼ ounce 1800 Reposado tequila
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 1½ ounces sweet-and-sour mix
- 4 ounces orange juice
- ½ ounce grenadine
FOR GARNISH:
- maraschino cherry
INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill a 10-ounce martini glass with ice and add cold water to chill the glass.
- Drop a handful of ice into a shaker. Add tequilas, simple syrup, lime juice, sweet-and-sour and orange juice. Shake well.
- Dump ice water out of the glass and strain the drink into it.
- Drop a maraschino cherry into the drink and serve it up with the grenadine on the side in a shot glass. •
TIDBITS:
- Make simple syrup by combining equal parts hot water and granulated sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Allow syrup to cool before using. Simple.
