• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Everyday Shortcuts
  • Recipes
  • DIY Projects
  • Travel
  • Shop
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • DIY Projects
  • Travel
  • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • DIY Projects
    • Travel
    • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes

    Mexican Sunset

    Published: Jul 19, 2022 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Jump to Recipe

    Take a beach vacation with a sip of this Mexican Sunset Cocktail. Tropical flavors of pineapple juice, peach schnapps, grenadine, amaretto and a splash of tequila. This fruity cocktail is one that will leave you wanting more. 

    Mexican Sunset

    What I love about this is you have a layered look in the glass which elevates the look and is perfect for serving up at a party. Give this peach Bellini a try if you are a lover of all things peach. Another cocktail is a strawberry lemonade margarita which is tart, tangy, and sweet. We also love this Corona Sunrise, it is so quick to throw together.

    How to Make a Mexican Sunset

    Why You’ll Love This Mexican Sunset Recipe

    • Fruity Cocktail 
    • Easy to Make 
    • Layered Cocktail 
    • Made with Tequila 
    • Great for Summer 

    Ingredients Needed 

    Tequila – Buy your favorite brand or what is one sale. 

    Amaretto – I find that quality amaretto is key, otherwise the flavor can be off a bit. 

    Peach Schnapps – This schnapps tastes like a juicy peach and is the perfect flavor for this sunset cocktail. 

    Pineapple Juice – You can add a bit more if you are a fan of pineapple. 

    Grenadine – Find this in the cocktail area of the grocery store, by the simple syrup, sweet and sour mix, etc. 

    Ice Cubes – Helps give you the layered look of the cocktail. 

    Lime Slices and Cherries – To Garnish

    How to Make Mexican Sunset Cocktail

    Step One: Start by adding the grenadine and the amaretto glass, and add in the ice cubes. 

    Step Two: Next grab a cocktail shaker and add in the schnapps, pineapple juice, and the tequila. Shake well to mix. 

    Step Three: Now you will slowly pour this into the glass to create a layered look. 

    Step Four: Garnish with lime slices and cherries if you would like. 

    Tips For Making The Cocktail

    • Make sure you add in the grenadine and the amaretto in the bottom of the glass. Then add in the ice. This will helps keep that at the bottom so when you pour the pineapple mixture on top it doesn’t blend together. 
    • When you pour the pineapple mixture into the glass make sure to pour slow. Otherwise it will mix with the bottom layer. 
    • Add more alcohol if you want a stronger cocktail. Pick and choose what to add more or take away to create your custom cocktail. 
    Mexican Sunset Cocktail

    Common Questions 

    What to serve with this tequila sunrise cocktail? 

    You can pair your cocktail with any main dish or appetizers as you would like. Fish tacos, or even fajitas would be a delicious pairing for a dinner. Or if you are entertaining try this charcuterie board, ham and cheese sliders, or pair with peach salsa and tortilla chips. 

    Can I make this cocktail in advance? 

    This isn’t a drink that you will want to make in advance. Since you are going to create a layered drink it is best to assemble right before serving. That way you get all the flavors and the ice won’t be watered down in the cocktail if it melts. 

    Recipe

    Mexican Sunset

    EverydayShortcuts.com
    Take a beach vacation with a sip of this Mexican Sunset Cocktail. Tropical flavors of pineapple juice, peach schnapps, grenadine, amaretto and a splash of tequila. This fruity cocktail is one that will leave you wanting more. 
    No ratings yet
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Beverages
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz Tequila
    • 2 oz Amoretto
    • 1 oz Peach Schnapps
    • 2 oz Pineapple Juice
    • 1 oz Grenadine
    • Ice Cubes
    • Lime Slices
    • Cherries

    Instructions
     

    • Add the grenadine & amoretto into a glass.
    • Fill the glass with ice cubes.
    • In a cocktail shaker, add the peach schnapps, pineapple juice & tequila.
    • Shake well.
    • Slowly pour the mixture into the glass pouring over an ice cube to slow the pour even more to create a layered look.
    • Garnish with cherries & lime slices.
    • Cheers 

    Notes

    Tips For Making The Cocktail

    • Make sure you add in the grenadine and the amaretto in the bottom of the glass. Then add in the ice. This will helps keep that at the bottom so when you pour the pineapple mixture on top it doesn't blend together. 
    • When you pour the pineapple mixture into the glass make sure to pour slow. Otherwise it will mix with the bottom layer. 
    • Add more alcohol if you want a stronger cocktail. Pick and choose what to add more or take away to create your custom cocktail. 

    Nutrition Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Recipes

    • Caramel Apple Cookies
    • Candy Corn Lush
    • Bourbon Apple Cider
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
    FacebookTweetPin

    Alison is a wife and mother of three who embraces the simple life, finding joy in easy recipes, DIY projects, life hacks, and her passion for travel. Learn more about me!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Primary Sidebar

    Alison McFadden

    Welcome to Everyday Shortcuts, where I share delicious and simple recipes that anyone can cook, practical household tips and clever shortcuts to help simplify your everyday life. 

    More about me →

    Popular

    • 8 Easy Chicken Freezer Meals in One Hour
    • Crock Pot Coca-Cola Baby Back Ribs
    • My 3 Day Egg Fast Experience and Weight Loss
    • Copycat White Castle Sliders

    Holiday Recipes

    • Vampire Kiss Jello Shots
    • Easy Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
    • No Bake Halloween Lush Dessert
    • Spooky Halloween Party Punch

    FREE RECIPES WEEKLY!

    Footer

    Everyday shortcuts as seen on logos

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy
    • About Me

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Press & Media
    • PR Friendly

    Alison McFadden is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    Copyright © 2023 Everyday Shortcuts. All Rights Reserved

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
    Cookie SettingsAccept All
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    SAVE & ACCEPT