Sunset Pull is a bright, easy-drinking tequila cocktail with a smooth balance of tart citrus and soft pomegranate sweetness. Sweet and sour mix keeps the drink lively, while grenadine adds color and a mellow finish. Shaken and served over fresh ice, it is simple, refreshing, and full of bold sunset tones.
Recipe
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 oz sweet and sour mix
- 1/2 oz grenadine
Glass
- Double old fashioned glass
How to make
- Add the tequila, sweet and sour mix, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a double old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice or wheel, and serve immediately.
Garnish
Garnish with an orange slice for a bright, simple finish. For a cleaner look, you can also use a thin orange wheel set on the rim of the glass.
Origin
Sunset Pull was created as a straightforward tequila cocktail built around sweet and sour mix and grenadine for an easy, colorful pour over ice. Its name reflects the drink’s warm sunset color and the smooth, steady draw of its tart-sweet profile.
Optional serving note
Best served very cold over fresh ice. This one drinks bright and simple, with enough sweetness to smooth out the citrus without making it heavy.