Tequila Moonrise
This Tequila Moonrise is a bright and refreshing cocktail with tequila, citrus, and a beautiful layered sunrise effect. Easy to make and full of fresh flavor, it’s perfect for happy hour, parties, or summer sipping.
Servings: 3
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
- 4.5 oz (3 shots) Silver tequila
- the juice of 2 limes
- the juice of 1 large naval orange
- the juice of 1 blood orange
- 4.5 oz (3 shots) rosemary simple syrup
- ½ cup pomegranate cherry juice*
- flamed rosemary, blood orange wheel and pomegranate seeds- for garnish
- club soda
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 1 cup cane sugar*
- 1 cup water
- 1 large rosemary sprig
Instructions
Making the Rosemary Simple Syrup
- Add sugar, water and rosemary to a small saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes stirring to ensure all sugar dissolves.
- Allow to cool, strain into a container to jar, and discard rosemary.
Making the cocktail
- Add tequila, lime, orange and blood orange juices, rosemary simple syrup and pomegranate cherry juice to a cocktail shaker or large mason jar.
- Shake well, and pour over ice.
- Top with club soda if desired, and garnish with flamed rosemary, blood orange wheel and pomegranate seeds. Makes 3-4 drinks.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 102g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg