The Tequila Sunrise
The great thing about most of the drinks at Barrio is that they also come with a great story. I asked our Bar Manager, Casey Robison, to offer a good one up for our blog…without hesitation, he went with our version of the Tequila Sunrise.
Our recipe hails from the Agua Caliente resort and racetrack of the late 1920’s. A sleepy little area 4 miles south of Tijuana, Agua Caliente came to prominence in 1927 when a hot-shot San Diego businessman and real estate developer named Baron Long turned the sleepy mineral springs area into a bustling resort complete with a hotel, restaurants, casino, nightclub and luxurious racetrack. Since prohibition was in full swing in the United States, this new resort area became a very popular place for American tourists looking for fun and frivolity.
The original Tequila Sunrise recipe was used routinely at Agua Caliente as a hangover remedy and sold for 25 cents. During the 1960’s, the drink made a revival in the United States at which point orange juice was added. As you see below, the original recipe did not have orange juice. Most agree it was simpler and had more flavor.
Salud
In a Collins glass:
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1.5oz El Jimador Reposado
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1oz Simple Syrup
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1.5oz Lemon Juice
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Fill with Soda Water
Float:
- .25oz House Made Grenadine
- .25oz Creme De Cassis