If ever there was a time I wish I could be at the beach, it's now. This is why the Tequila Sunrise has been my go-to drink this summer. With its bright colors and tangy-sweet flavor, this drink is the perfect way to bring the Tiki-bar to your own home.

Ingredients:

-Ice Cubes

-1 oz. Tequila

-3 oz. Orange Juice

-2 oz. hibiscus Flavored La Croix

-1 Orange Slice

Instructions:

1. I recommend starting out with a fun- shaped glass (though any wine glass will do). Fill a quarter of the glass with ice and add 1 oz. (or one shot glass) of Tequila.
2. Next, add 3 oz of orange juice and 2 oz. of your choice of flavored sparkling water. My favorite has been La Croix's Hi-Biscus flavor- it adds a floral lightness that compliments the acidity of the citrus without adding too much sugar to overwhelm the sweetness of the orange juice.
3. Sparkling Water has been soaring in popularity this summer, and I have been loving adding it to my cocktails. It's a fun way to add the slightest smidgen of flavor while also cutting down the sugar content of your drink, keeping it light while still exciting (just like the summer romance I wish I had). Some other flavors that add a fun twist are La Croix's Peach and Pear and Waterloo's Coconut flavor. Both add a different tropical flavor profile and a fun way to change up the recipe.
4. Next is the most important part of the Sunrise Tequila- the grenadine. Grenadine is essentially simple syrup combined with every red food coloring there is, but it gives this cocktail its signature "Sunset" look. Add half an ounce, or just a splash, to your drink and watch the grenadine sink to the bottom and create that Instagram-worthy red gradient.
5. Finally, I like to top off the drink with a garnish. I usually go for a slice of orange perched on the rim, but strawberries and maraschino cherries are great choices as well.

The end result is a pretty, sparkling drink that isn't to sweet. It's perfect to sip while you binge-watching Selling Sunset on a Friday evening.