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A Spicy Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
I know it’s not really Tequila Sunrise time of the year, but I’m trying to get in the mood for our forthcoming trip to the sun to celebrate a big wedding anniversary. I’m hoping to see a lot of sunrises and to drink a few too. This Spicy Tequila Sunrise has a hint of chilli and is just the lift we need this cocktail Friday.
The good news about this cocktail is it makes enough chilli tequila for at least 6 Spicy Tequila Sunrises or use it to liven up your Margaritas. It’s simple to make and only takes a maximum of 2 days to infuse the chilli flavour. The sunrise elements are standard; orange juice for freshness and grenadine for sweetness and for glorious technicolour. A big thank you to my all time favourite, The Pioneer Woman, for the cocktail inspiration.
This drink is unusually perfect for a chilly evening; warming spice and uplifting colours, with one of these you don’t need to lash out on the winter sun.
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Here’s the makings of your Spicy Tequila Sunrise. The chilli tequila is so easy to make, just pop a chilli (or half if a big one) into 250ml of good tequila and leave to infuse over night or for up to two days.
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When the infusing time is up, remove the chilli and use your spicy tequila for your first of many spicy sunrises.
Add a good handful of ice to your glass then pour in a generous shot of the tequila.
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Add the fresh orange juice and stir to combine the two ingredients.
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Slowly pour in the grenadine and it will sink to the bottom creating the sunrise for your drinking pleasure.
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Garnish with a slice of orange and red chilli then sip and enjoy this spicy little number, it may well be your new favourite drink.
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You have to be up pretty bloody early to see a sunrise at the moment, so my Spicy Tequila variety might be your best chance for the mo.
Lucy x
A Spicy Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
Makes 250ml of Chilli Tequila, enough for quite a few Sunrises
You will just need a tumbler for this
Chilli Tequila
250ml tequila
1 red chilli, if it’s a big one, just use half
Spicy Tequila Sunrise
A handful of ice
100ml orange juice
40ml spicy tequila
15ml grenadine syrup
A slice of orange and a slither of fresh chilli to garnish
For the spicy tequila pour the tequila into a jar and add the chilli. Leave overnight or for 2 days for a spicier offering. Remove the chilli then use the spicy tequila for your Sunrises. Store any leftover tequila in a cool dark place until needed.
For the cocktail, add plenty of ice to a tumbler. Pour on the spicy tequila and orange juice and stir. Add the grenadine, it will sink to the bottom of the glass in a sunrise fashion.
Garnish with a cocktail stick with a slice of orange and a slither of chilli. Sip and love.
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