tequila sunrise

noun

: a cocktail consisting of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine

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It's thought to be the birthplace of the tequila sunrise. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The distilled Mexican spirit, known for its starring role in margaritas and tequila sunrises, is often seen as a cleaner, potentially healthier choice. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025 The early bird gets a tequila sunrise and an epic turn-up. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 May 2025 Vanilla hazelnut latte Bartender who created tequila sunrise at Bay Area restaurant dies at 77 This colorful black lentil salad is hearty and leafy. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 May 2025 Not to mention it's said to be the birthplace of the tequila sunrise, invented by bartender Gene Sulit in the 1930s. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024 Although an official menu has not been announced, the shop has teased the following flavors: glazed vanilla bean, raspberry s'mores, tequila sunrise, lemon pistachio, and cookies and cream. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 July 2023 Those interested in crafting warm-weather cocktails, like a tequila sunrise or a mojito, can gladly use these 8 oz. Mariah Thomas, goodhousekeeping.com, 5 Apr. 2023 Also new to the property is an adults-only pool and the transformed Wright Bar, where the famous tequila sunrise cocktail was originally invented by the bartender Gene Sulit. New York Times, 29 July 2021

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First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tequila sunrise was in 1940

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“Tequila sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila%20sunrise. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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