Tequila Sunrise

Pronunciation: /təˈkiːlə ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Definitions of tequila sunrise

noun a type of cocktail typically made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, served with a gradient color resembling a sunrise

Example Sentences

A1 I like to drink tequila sunrise at the beach.

A2 She ordered a tequila sunrise cocktail at the bar.

B1 The bartender garnished the tequila sunrise with a slice of orange.

B2 The tequila sunrise is a popular drink made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine.

C1 I learned how to make a perfect tequila sunrise during a mixology class.

C2 The tequila sunrise is a classic cocktail that is enjoyed by many around the world.

Examples of tequila sunrise in a Sentence

formal The bartender prepared a refreshing tequila sunrise for the guest.

informal Let's kick back and enjoy a tequila sunrise by the pool.

slang I'm in the mood for a tequila sunrise tonight, who's with me?

figurative Watching the sun rise over the mountains felt like sipping on a tequila sunrise.

Grammatical Forms of tequila sunrise

• past tense: tequila sunrise'd
• plural: tequila sunrises
• comparative: more tequila sunrise
• superlative: most tequila sunrise
• present tense: enjoys tequila sunrise
• future tense: will have tequila sunrise
• perfect tense: has had tequila sunrise
• continuous tense: is drinking tequila sunrise
• singular: a tequila sunrise
• positive degree: very tequila sunrise
• infinitive: to tequila sunrise
• gerund: tequila sunrising
• participle: tequila sunrise-ing

Origin and Evolution of tequila sunrise

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The Tequila Sunrise cocktail is said to have been created in the 1930s in Tijuana, Mexico.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Tequila Sunrise' originally referred to the cocktail made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, but it has since become a popular name for various drinks and even a song by The Eagles.