This Low Calorie Tequila Sunrise Drinks is both “skinny”, and extra easy to make!
I was able to shave 100 calories off the traditional recipe for tequila sunrise, and in this article I’ll share my tips to making the best skinny tequila sunrise drink.
Most tequila sunrise recipes call for calorie and sugar heavy ingredients. But what if you used fresh orange juice and higher quality tequila sunrise grenadine?
You’d end up with a lower calorie, and better tasting recipe for tequila sunrise!
Low Calorie Tequila Sunrise Drinks
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Ingredients in Skinny Tequila Sunrise Cocktails
The best tequila for tequila sunrise is Patron. But any middle to top shelf tequila will make a wonderful cocktail with tequila.
And be sure to see the recipe card below for the best ingredients. Including a grenadine you can actually feel good about using!
Shopping List for Skinny Tequila Sunrise Drinks:
- Tequila
- Fresh squeezed orange juice
- High quality grenadine syrup (see recipe card below for more information!)
- Orange slice
- Cocktail Cherry (see recipe card!)
How to Make a Low Calorie Tequila Sunrise
Tequila sunrise drink recipes are extremely easy to make. You don’t need to shake, or even stir the recipe.
The hardest part is drizzling the grenadine down the side of the glass so it pools at the bottom. And let’s be honest, if this part does not go according to plan it will still taste the same, and still be delicious!
How to Make a Skinny Tequila Sunrise:
- In a glass filled with ice, pour in the tequila and orange juice.
- Use the back of a spoon to drizzle the grenadine syrup down the side of the glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cocktail cherry.
Low Calorie Tequila Sunrise Drink Recipe
Low calorie cocktails with tequila can make for a wonderful homemade happy hour! Make some homemade guacamole, chips and salsa, and put your feet up. You’ll want to make one of these simple tequila sunrise drinks every Friday afternoon!
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Low Calorie Tequila Sunrise Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 ounce tequila
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ ounce grenadine syrup
- Orange slice for garnish
- Cocktail Cherry
Instructions
- In a glass filled with ice, pour in the tequila and orange juice.
- Use the back of a spoon to drizzle the grenadine syrup down the side of the glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cocktail cherry.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Tequila Sunrise Drinks
The calories and nutrition below are based on this Low Calorie Tequila Cocktail Recipe.
Most recipes for Tequila Sunrise are about 250 calories. So if you are looking to shave off some of those calories, try out this skinny version.
The flavor is the same, the potently is also the same. I just use higher quality ingredients to help shed over 100 calories per serving.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published November 28, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on July 11, 2023 by Audrey Johns
