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    Sep 25, 2021 · Modified: Dec 14, 2021 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Strawberry Sunrise: A Fresh Fruit Alternative

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    The Strawberry Sunrise cocktail is a sweeter and fruitier spin on the classic Sunrise cocktail norm. The addition of fresh fruit instead of a syrup like grenadine really sets this drink apart and into a class of it’s own.

    strawberry sunrise

    What is a Strawberry Sunrise?

    A Strawberry Sunrise takes the classic Tequila Sunrise (or our very own Vodka Sunrise) and replaces the cherry flavored grenadine with fresh pureed strawberries. You still get the same beautiful sunset effect without the syrupy flavor of grenadine.

    One thing that we really love about this drink is you can make it with either tequila or vodka. Tequila generally has a more robust and sweeter flavor, especially if you use gold tequila, while vodka generally is more mild and enhances the flavors of the mixers in the drink.

    Other Strawberry Drink

    If you haven’t notice by now, we love drinks with strawberries in them. Fresh strawberries work well with so many different recipes from summery sipping drinks like the Strawberry Margarita or Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini to a more evening themed drink like the Strawberry Martini. Strawberries can even make delicious after dinner dessert drinks like the Chocolate Strawberry Martini (try this one on Valentine’s Day and see if it doesn’t put you in the mood for love).

    strawberry sunrise

    How to make this drink:

    This is one of our favorite cocktails to make. It’s fun to see the color spectrum in your glass.

    Equipment

    • bar spoon
    • Food processor
    • highball glass
    • cocktail shaker
    • Hawthorne strainer
    • jigger

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Tequila or Vodka
    • 4 oz Orange juice
    • 1 oz Strawberry puree*
    • 1 small to medium whole strawberry
    *Strawberry Puree
    • 3-5 medium to large strawberries (green caps removed)
    • 1 oz Simple syrup

    Step One

    Fill a highball glass with ice to the top.

    Step Two

    Pour 2 oz of your favorite tequila or vodka.

    Step Three

    Add in 3 oz of Orange juice

    Step Four

    Take your bar spoon and mix them together.

    Step Five

    Place 3-5 medium to large strawberries along with 1 oz of Simple syrup into a food processor and puree until you have a liquid.

    Step Six

    Slowly pour the strawberry puree over your drink and watch the sun set!

    Step Seven

    Garnish with a strawberry on the side of your drink

    strawberry sunrise

    Recipe

    strawberry sunrise

    Strawberry Sunrise

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    Equipment

    • bar spoon
    • cocktail shaker
    • Food processor
    • Hawthorne strainer
    • highball glass
    • jigger
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    Ingredients
      

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Tequila or Vodka
    • 4 oz Orange juice
    • 1 oz Strawberry puree* recipe below
    • 1 small to medium whole strawberry

    *Strawberry Puree

    • 3-5 medium to large strawberries green caps removed
    • 1 oz Simple syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Fill highball glass with ice
    • Add in 2 oz of tequila or vodka
    • Add in 3 oz of orange juice
    • Puree 2 or 3 large strawberrie with ½ oz of simple syrup in a blender.
    • Float puree on top of your drink
    • Garnish with a strawberry
    • Enjoy!
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