This drink came about for a couple different reasons…. let me explain
1. I love a good tequila sunrise (a cocktail)
2. I love summer drinks (citrus and refreshing)
Alright, now that’s out of the way. A couple nights ago I was thinking, “I really want a tequila sunrise ” followed by, “but it’s so hot, maybe something more light/refreshing.”
I went to the kitchen to make my own special concoction: see below. ha!
A traditional tequila sunrise is: tequila, orange juice and grenadine. I started with the base, tequila and some ice.
Then, I added the Raft Smoked Tea Vanilla syrup. I like my tequila with that smoke taste. That taste usually comes from a more expensive tequila, so I thought this might be a solid alternative.
Then, I swapped orange juice for Izze clementine soda. I love anything sparkling when it comes to beverages!
I added a cherry on top in place of the grenadine. You could certainly add the grenadine too. I thought with the Izze it would be sweet enough.
This drink is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. I loved the way it turned out!
Here are the ingredients again!
1.5 fl oz of tequila
2 Tbl spoons of Raft Smoked Tea Vanilla syrup
4 fl oz of Izze Clementine Soda (or just top off the glass)
1 cherry for the top of course!
optional: splash of grapefruit bitters
Let me know if you try this cocktail. Also take a look at the Raft Syrup website. They have a lot of really awesome syrups. They are a local Portland company (which I love), and have an amazing product. Go check it out. They have some cool recipes on the website too.
Love, Rachel xo
I like the idea of adding some sparkle! I would probably add grenadine too, like you said, because that stuff is just so good in a drink!
this looks SO good. yum! i need to try the tique box
ladies in navy
I think I'm definitely sold on quickly acquiring some Raft syrups!
probably need to come over soon to have this with you and miss winston
This sounds amazing! I've been looking for new cocktail recipes for my online magazine (www.incompletemagazine.com) to share. If you ever want to guest post let me know!
Man… that smoked tea vanilla sounds like heaven! I am going to put Raft syrups on the grocery list!
ohh this looks & sounds tasty!