Ep. 103: The Triple Origin Story of a Rock & Roll Classic – Tequila Sunrise
Grab your grenadine, better yet, make your own, and fresh squeeze some oranges. Let’s make a Tequila Sunrise! Uncle Brad stumbles through the drink's contested origins, where two towns are locked in a cocktail custody battle—Tijuana and Phoenix both claiming parentage with zero willingness to share visitation rights. Our journey then wobbles north to California, where the undisputed modern version was shaped and became a rock and roll icon. Uncle Brad, who's never met a cocktail history he couldn't overexplain, walks us through two historical recipes while Jules—who believes every drink deserves an identity crisis and mezcal twist—throws convention out the window with her Oaxacan remix. Come for the history lesson, stay for the inevitable debate about which version is superior (spoiler alert: the one in your hand always wins). Tequila Sunrise Glass: Highball Glass Garnish: Cherry and Orange Taco Directions & Ingredients In glass add: Ice 2.0 oz Tequila Blanco 4.0 oz Fresh Orange Juice 0.5 oz of homemade grenadine Pour grenadine slowly over back of your spoon to let it sink to the bottom Stir gently from the bottom go give it a sunrise look Garnish with your cherry and orange taco Tequila Sunrise Spritz Glass: Collins Glass Garnish: Orange slice Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: 1.5 oz tequila 3 oz fresh orange juice 3 oz sparkling water 2 oz aperol, to top at the end for the sunrise effect Optional: top with champagne or prosecco Add ice, tequila, fresh orange juice, and sparkling water to a collins glass and mix together. Slowly pour in Aperol to see your sunrise effect. Garnish with an orange slice! Did someone promise Japanese bitters (Uncle Brad)? They are called, “The Japanese Bitters” (btw this is an unsponsored plug – they are delicious!) TIP: Favorite pre-made syrups for a bar. Thanks @starrsharkins! The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices