This twist on a Tequila Sunrise uses a triple berry syrup instead of grenadine and just a squeeze of fresh orange for orange juice. Oregon black raspberries, blackberries and raspberries make this Martian Sunrise Cocktail delicious and unique!
Recipe by Jenni Bost from A Well Crafted Party Blog
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1 Cup black raspberries
1 Cup raspberries
1 Cup Marion blackberries
2 Cups water
2 Cups sugar
Shaved Ice
1 quarter medium size orange plus a slice of orange for garnish
2 oz gold tequila
1 oz of berry syrup
Triple Berry Simple Syrup Preparation
Step 1
Put the frozen berries and water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat (stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick) until the berries soften. Approximately 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add the sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Approximately 5 minutes.
Step 3
Strain the liquid from the berries. Squish the berries as you go to get all the lovely juices.
Step 4
Refrigerate the berry syrup for up to two weeks.
Cocktail Preparation
Step 1
Fill rocks glass to brim with shaved ice.
Step 2
Add tequila.
Step 3
Squeeze the quarter orange to get juice. Remove any seeds. Add the freshly squeezed orange juice.
Step 4
Add the berry syrup slowly.
Step 5
Garnish with an orange slice.
Notes
The triple berry simple syrup can be made to mix with cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks. I love this syrup in Italian Creme Sodas or mixed with lemonade. YUM.