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!
Spicy Tequila Sunrise
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 drinks 1x
Description
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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Recipe used with permission from In The Raw
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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: https://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!
https://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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https://twitter.com/MiriamEMaya/status/245197010280525826
I live roasting nuts during the holidays. Definitely going to try this recipe this year!
https://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/spiced-walnuts/?ref=search