Applebee's Perfect Sunrise

1 1/4 ounces 1800 Silver tequila
1/4 ounce 1800 Reposado tequila
1/2 ounce simple syrup (see Tidbits)
1/2 ounce lime juice
1 1/2 ounces sweet-and-sour mix
4 ounces orange juice
1/2 ounce grenadine

Garnish
maraschino cherry


1. Fill a 10-ounce martini glass with ice and add cold water to chill the glass.

2. Drop a handful of ice into a shaker. Add tequilas, simple syrup, lime juice, sweet-and-sour, and orange juice. Shake well.

3. Dump ice water out of the glass and strain the drink into it.

4. Drop a maraschino cherry into the drink and serve it up with the grenadine on the side in a shot glass.

Tidbits: Make simple syrup by combining equal parts hot water and granulated sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Allow syrup to cool before using. Simple.

Makes 1 drink.