Original Tequila Sunrise (1930)
Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Origine : Amérique du Nord
Ingrédients
- 2 cl de crème de cassis
- 10 cl de eau gazeuse
- 2 cl de jus de citrons verts
- 5 cl de tequila
Préparation
Pour the tequila over ice directly into the glass Add the lime juice and top up with sparkling water Drizzle in the crème de cassis so it sinks to the bottom, and do not stir Garnish with a lime wheel
Histoire
The original Tequila Sunrise appeared in the early 1930s in the United States, at a time when tequila-based cocktails were still relatively uncommon outside border regions and bars frequented by patrons curious about Mexican spirits. The recipe associated with this first version differs markedly from the much more famous one popularized in the 1970s: it is based on tequila, lime juice, soda water, and a small amount of crème de cassis, which provides the graduated color that gave rise to the name “sunrise.”
This combination is generally attributed to the first Mexican-inspired cocktails served in American bars in the Southwest, where tequila began to be used as a mixed-drink base. The principle of the recipe is simple: the cassis, being denser, settles at the bottom of the glass, creating a visual effect reminiscent of a sunrise. It is therefore less a fruity cocktail in the modern sense than a short, lively, and slightly sweet-tart drink, built around the balance between the agave notes of the tequila and the acidity of the lime.
The original version remained relatively obscure for a long time before being eclipsed by later variations, notably those enriched with orange juice, which would become emblematic of North American cocktail culture. Today, the 1930 Tequila Sunrise mainly interests bar historians for what it reveals about the earliest uses of tequila in classic mixology: a simple, visually striking drink rooted in the culinary and cultural exchanges between Mexico and the United States.