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Tequila Sunrise

For someone who enjoys orange, fruity and sweet. What follows is a lean, light body with a light in strength centre. Brunch is a sensible food match when you want to order it at the table. It rewards attention to the change from the first flavour to the finish, not only the headline ingredients. If you want to compare it, look next at Downshift; for food, the catalogue starts with Brunch and Tacos.

OrangeFruitySweet
APPROX. ABV
13%
STRENGTH
2/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength2
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Tequila

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Modifier

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Citrus twist or wheel
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Brunch
02Tacos

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

Read the guide, then compare the drink

Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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