Chilli-infused tequila sunrise recipe
Golden tequila, orange juice and a dash of grenadine are the key ingredients in a tequila sunrise. Add a chilli twist to spice up any dinner party in our take on the traditional Mexican cocktail.
See method- Serves 6
- 15 mins to prepare, plus infusing
- 251 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 red chilli, halved lengthways
- 300ml tequila
- 1ltr (1 3/4pt) smooth freshly squeezed orange juice
- 6 tsp grenadine syrup
For the garnish
- 6 orange slices
- 6 red chillis (optional)
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- Energy
- 1055kJ 251.0kcal
- Fat
- 0g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 0.0g
- Sugars
- 36g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 37.6gProtein 1.1gFibre 0.1g
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- Put the sugar in a medium saucepan with 100ml (3 1/2fl oz) water and the chilli. Stir over a medium heat to melt the sugar; bring to the boil. Immediately remove from the heat and leave for at least 1 hour to cool and infuse.
- Half fill a large serving jug with ice cubes. Add the tequila, orange juice and sugar syrup, removing the chilli. Mix well and leave to chill for 5-10 minutes.
- Put an orange slice into 6 highball glasses or tumblers, skin resting against the glass. Strain the sunrise mix into the glasses, then pour over the grenadine syrup. Garnish with a red chilli.
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