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Tequila Surprise


How To Make Tequila Surprise


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If you're looking for the best Tequila Surprise recipe, you can find it right here along with just about any other Mixed Drink Recipe from Crystal Mixer.From what's in a Tequila Surprise to its recommended drinkware, and exactly how to mix & how to make the Tequila Surprise drink, whether you're a bartender, mixologist, or just having DIY fun at your home, CrystalMixer has just about every drink and variation you need. This recipe version is made with these ingredients: Jose Cuervo® Reserva de la Familia tequila, Malibu® coconut rum, Tropicana® high-pulp orange juice, Del Monte® pineapple juice, Chambord® raspberry liqueur. Some of the best well-known cocktails from the classics to the latest to not miss are the Cosmopolitan Cocktail, Daiquiri Cocktail, Espresso Martini, Gimlet, Manhattan Cocktail, Mojito, Moscow Mule, Negroni Cocktail, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and the Aperol Spritz.

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Tequila Surprise Recipe

Tequila Surprise Ingredients


1 1/2 oz Jose Cuervo® Reserva de la Familia tequila
1 oz Malibu® coconut rum
3 oz Tropicana® high-pulp orange juice
3 oz Del Monte® pineapple juice
1 oz Chambord® raspberry liqueur
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Serves / Yield: 1 serving
Ready in: 4 min
Nutrition: approximately 276 Calories
21 Review Ratings: 4+ stars (must be logged in to review)

Glass to use for the Tequila Surprise Recipe


It's recommended drinkware to use is the Margarita Glass for the Tequila Surprise Recipe for best presentation.

Margarita Glass
Margarita Glass

Tequila Surprise Drink Recipe Instructions


Tequila Surprise Recipe Preparation & Instructions:

Pour Cuervo tequila over crushed ice in a margarita glass. Add Malibu rum, Tropicana orange juice and Del Monte pineapple juice. Stir briefly, then drizzle the Chambord raspberry liqueur around the edge and into the center of the drink. Garnish by placing a wedge of lime and a wedge of pineapple on the edge of the glass, with a raspberry dangling inbetween into the drink.


Tequila Surprise Recipe Information


A man called James Noar created the Tequila Surprise after his former girlfriend told him that the standard Tequila Sunrise was nasty, due to the 'red stuff' in it. He serves it at any party he comes to, and so far, everyone that has tasted has given it five out of five stars. It has a very surprising flavor, and it looks quite spectacular. It blows the standard Tequila Sunrise to oblivion.

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Tequila Surprise Recipe Variations


Please note that there are many ways and variations to make Tequila Surprise. The Tequila Surprise recipe above is the most common way to make this drink, you can always improvise with your own twist and enjoy. To spice things up you can substitute the Tequila with other brands such as Clase Azul Reposado, Jose Cuervo, Sauza, Casamigos, Patron, Hornitos, Don Julio, Herradura, Milagro, 1800 Tequila etc. You can also find many other variations of this drink on our website, just use our search to see more.

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