spicy tequila sunrise {$100 cooking.com giveaway)

As summer draws to a close, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate with a beautiful sunshiny drink — this colorful Spicy Tequila Sunrise. The recipe for this drink is actually courtesy of In The Raw — the brilliant folks behind the line of Sugar In The Raw, Agave In The Raw, and Stevia In The Raw.
You have probably seen their cute, little, brown, sugar packets in restaurants before. But I recently began cooking at home with the Agave and Stevia, and am in love!
All three products are really such an easy and healthier way to sweeten drinks and all kinds of sweets. And I love that they are all completely natural and organic.
The recipe for this drink called for some Agave In The Raw, along with some delicious pomegranate juice, orange juice, tequila and…yes, the picture didn’t lie…some jalapeno! This was my first time adding the little green pepper to a drink, but it was so fun! Definitely kicked the sweet and fruity flavors up a notch. I loved it!
You could also make this drink sans alcohol and just add in some club soda to make it more of a spritzer. But either way, it will be a crowd pleaser and definitely a conversation starter!
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A delicious pomegranate, orange juice, and tequila drink...with a spicy twist!
Ingredients
- 1 ½-inch slice jalapeño pepper, with seeds
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz. (1 Tbsp.) Agave In The Raw®
- 1 ½ oz. silver tequila (100 percent blue agave)
- 4 oz. fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz. Pom Wonderful pomegranate juice
- 1/2 orange slice, for garnish
- ¼-inch jalapeno slices, for garnish
- ice
- club soda, optional
Method
In cocktail shaker or glass, muddle the jalapeno and lime. Add the agave, tequila, and orange juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake just to chill.
Pour the pomegranate juice into a tall glass. Fill glass 3/4 with ice cubes. Gently strain the Spice Sunrise into the glass. Garnish with the orange and jalapeño slice.
Recipe used with permission from In The Raw
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These will be so amazing :) Can’t wait to try them!
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Oh my! I’m just running across this post and these drinks look amazing! Will definitely HAVE to try. We make a pineapple jalepeno margarita.
I am a sucker for cookies, so I’d like to try the No-bake peanut butter oat cookies from In The Raw
i’d like the mulled apple cider recipe
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thanks for the giveaway!
i would make the Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
thanks for a great giveaway
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I want to make the mulled-apple-cider:
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/mulled-apple-cider
Thanks for the contest.
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the Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole sounds amazing
From The Raw website I want to make the Chinese Chicken Salad recipe.
I would make the Tropical Cucumber Cooler Cocktail.
I would like to try the unstuffed cabbage.
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I would love to try the turkey sloppy janes yummy.
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/252076042343284736
um yeah…I want to marry the Coffee Cake Muffins! LOL
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I want to try the Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole recipe!
It’s hard to choose just one, but I would start with the No-Bake Nutty Oat Bars.
I’d like to make the No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cookies!!!!! Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
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Definitely want to try the Mulled Apple Cider!
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/mulled-apple-cider/?ref=search
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I’d love to make the Chocolate Cheesecake.
Spicy Fiesta Slaw sounds Yummy! Love to try that first.
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Sounds yummy !
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I would like to make the Coconut Rum Balls
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My favorite recipe to try would be No-Bake Cocoa Crisp Squares.
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Love to try the Shrimp, Pineapple and Green Pepper Kebabs with Hot and Sour Dipping Sauce.
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I’d love to try the turkey sloppy janes!
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Would love try the Chocolate cheesecake
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Chocolate Cheesecake
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nice censoring o_o I want to make the coconut rum balls.
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White Chocolate Pear Bread Pudding?!! Oh wow, I’m gonna faint that sounds so good!
Hawaiian Sugar Shortbread Cookies!
the Ambrosia Waldorf Salad sounds great and not too challenging
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those look so good!!!
Red Berry Popsicles I love fruity desserts :)
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The Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry sounds delicious and simple to make. What a perfect dish for the weeknights. :) Can’t wait to give that a try.
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I would try the mulled apple cider – perfect for fall!!
I want to make the White Chocolate Pear Bread Pudding. Sounds delicious.
Ruby Rita…yum!
This sounds amazing!
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/spiced-apple-quesadillas/?ref=search&page=2
Since fall is approaching, I think I’d have to try out their Mulled Apple Cider recipe here: http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/mulled-apple-cider/?ref=search
Sounds delish and a great way to avoid drinking tons of calories! Yum!
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I’d like to try the Coconut Rum Balls and the Spicy Fiesta Slaw
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Mulled cider-I can’t wait for it to feel like fall :)
This is different!
I would love to make the Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole. Just in time for Thanksgiving!
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I would make the Ambrosia Waldorf Salad
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I’d like to make Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole
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I would try the homemade marshmallow creme recipe!
i tweeted here:
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i saw a recipe called Celebration Cake that I would like to try
Delish drink!!! I would try the
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/marshmallow-sweet-potato-casserole/?ref=search
Gorgeous cocktail and love the layered effect! And the spicy twist… I’m featuring this post in today’s Food Fetish Friday (with a link-back and attribution as always). Thanks for always inspiring me with your creations…
So many yummy cocktails! I want to try the rubyrita!c
Coffee baked beans sound interesting!
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I would love to try the No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cookies
This sounds perfect for a light dessert or breakfast <3
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/spiced-apple-quesadillas/?ref=search&page=2
The Spiced Apple Quesadillas sound like a good salute to the summer but hello to the fall! That would be what I’d plan making first
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/spiced-apple-quesadillas/?ref=search&page=2
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I’d love to make the Turkey Sloppy Joes!
spiced apple quesadillas sound incredibly convincing!
and i have been looking for a jalapeno-infused drink recipe for a month now – thanks!
The Chocolate Cheesecake.
Chinese Chicken Salad.
https://twitter.com/tweetyscute/status/245632900433850368
I would love to try the Grape Popsicles
The mulled apple cider… yum!!
The coconut rum balls sound like they’d be right up my alley. Love both ingredients. In moderation of course. Thanks
ahh i love jalapeno margaritas so I know I’d love these!!
would loe to try their no bake oat bars!!
I have been looking for a good peanut sauce for a long time, definitely going to try this: http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/asian-peanut-sauce/?ref=search&product=sugar-in-the-raw&page=1
However, I think i may have just ‘pinned’ about half of the recipes on that site for later use – thanks for the intro!
Freezer Strawberry Preserves!! Yummo !
I love the idea of adding jalapeño to a drink!
And thanks for the awesome giveaway! I’d love to make the christmas biscotti!
The chocolate chip blondies sound great right about now!
I’m looking forward to trying the Teriyaki chicken with hot mango dipping sauce. Sounds delicious!
Their recipes all sound great but I am excited to try this one http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/cranberry-pear-relish/?ref=search&page=6#
I’m pretty intrigued by the Homemade Stevia Marshmallow Creme!
would love to try the Ginger Cookies!
I’d love to make the no-bale nutty oat bars
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I would like to try the No-Bake Nutty Oat Bars
I’d like to try the Ruby ‘Rita
I’d like to make the Turbinado Energy Bars. Thanks!
Grogeous drink! This chocolate cheesecake looks divine: http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/chocolate-cheesecake/?ref=search&page=2
I need to make these for a party asap! Here’s my twitter link: https://twitter.com/brucesbff/status/245224444367360000
Oh gosh, Ali, this drink is just GORGEOUS! I LOVE the colors!!
I think these peach muffins sound fabulous!
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/peach-pecan-whole-grain-muffins/?ref=search&product=agave-in-the-raw
I would try the carrot pineapple muffins!
I’d like to try the Sloppy Janes – sounds yummy!
I’ve heard a lot about Stevia and have been wanting to try it. What would I try first…the no bake nutty oat bars.
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I live roasting nuts during the holidays. Definitely going to try this recipe this year!
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/spiced-walnuts/?ref=search
I’d love to try the Red Berry Popsicles – yum!
The No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cookies look good!
The Rosemary Orange Spritzer sounds great. I don’t drink a lot of alcohol and try to limit sugar so this recipe is right up my alley!
I’d love to try the Coffee Baked Beans – yum!
The Teriyaki Chicken Wings with Hot Mango Dipping Sauce sounds delicious! I’ve been on a wings kick lately.
So many recipes to choose from! Love this: http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/no-bake-peanut-butter-oat-cookies/?ref=search
I want to make the sweet potato casserole with marshmallows! Tis the season :)
That drink is stunning!! The colors! And I put jalapeno in my cocktails whenever I get the chance :)
I need to make that Chinese Chicken Salad!
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These sound great
http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/no-bake-nutty-oat-bars/?ref=search