Corona Sunrise (TikTok Drink)
This Corona Sunrise Cocktail is a fun and easy drink recipe made right in the bottle with beer, tequila, orange juice, grenadine, and lime juice, and it is perfect for summer! A fun new twist on a classic Tequila Sunrise that’s citrusy and sweet and easy to make!
TikTok recipes are taking the world by storm, and this Corona Sunrise Drink is as refreshing and delicious as it gets! Fruity, strong, and really simple to prepare.
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Now, this isn’t exactly a new recipe, but it really started to gain attention this week on TikTok with over 45 million hashtag views, so here we are. Also known as a Mexican Sunrise or a Corona & Tequila, this fun beer cocktail recipe is bound to be a huge hit this summer.
You might be thinking, beer and tequila? But let me tell you, this is such a fun drink and the flavor is tasty!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Fruity with notes of agave tequila and a beer aftertaste.
Texture: Smooth liquid.
Ease: 1/10
Pros: Easy to make and delicious!
Cons: Not for those who don’t enjoy beer, the additional ingredients aren’t enough to overcome that signature hoppy flavor.
Would I Make This Again? Yes, it’s a fun and easy drink for summer gatherings.
What Makes This Drink So Great!
- Minimal Dishes – If you want, you can pretty much skip any and all dishes to make this recipe. Simply prepare it right in the beer bottle!
- Easy – The beer bottle makes it easy to measure without measuring cups, bar spoons, and more. Although, you can use them if you want to be precise like I did.
- Tasty – If you’re a Corona fan, to begin with, then you’re really going to love this cocktail.
Corona Sunrise Ingredients
- Corona – This beer is both the base of the drink and the bottle, which is the vessel you’ll concoct it in.
- Tequila – A shot of liquor gives this cocktail a true “sunrise” taste. Feel free to use your favorite kind. We used Hornitos for testing but have also use Teremana tequila which I really like too!
- Orange Juice – The citrus and sweetness really help to smooth out the tequila and cover up the strong beer taste.
- Grenadine – For sweetness and color. Try my homemade recipe made with real pomegranate juice.
- Lime Juice – For a bite of fresh zest and
I made these for my husband on Saturday because the weather is starting to get nicer. We LOVED them! Our new summer drink!
How To Make A Corona Sunrise Drink
- Drink or pour out a bottle of Corona down to the top of the label and add tequila.
- Add orange juice halfway up the neck.
- Add a splash of grenadine.
- Squeeze the juice from a lime wedge into the bottle, then plug it with your finger and flip once to mix.
Remember that beer is carbonated, and you shouldn’t shake this drink. One quick flip is enough.
Do I Have To Use Corona Beer?
Well, it is called a Corona Sunrise, but if it’s really not your thing, any pale lager should work.
What Does A Corona Sunrise Taste Like?
It tastes like a sweeter and fruitier Corona beer. The tequila is pretty much hidden, which means one or two of these drinks will have you feeling like the life of the party.
Can I Make A Large Batch Corona Tequila Sunrise?
Absolutely, just multiply the recipe and prepare it in a punch bowl or pitcher for a crowd.
Corona Sunrise Recipe Variations
- Pineapple – Swap the orange juice out for pineapple juice for a tropical twist.
- Vodka or Rum – Both are delicious alternatives to tequila in this recipe.
- Simple Syrup – Skip the grenadine and opt for a classic simple syrup that will keep the drink orange or try my Raspberry or Strawberry Simple Syrup for a similar color but more flavor.
This quick and easy cocktail is perfect for a hot day, don’t you think!? Looking for more fun summer drink recipes? I have a ton!
- Strawberry Peach Wine Slushies
- Hippie Juice
- Blueberry Bourbon Smash
- Strawberry Mojito
- Hawaiian Mimosa
- Bahama Mama
- Fruit Punch
Did You Make This Recipe?
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This recipe was originally published in March 2021 and was republished in February 2025.
Corona Sunrise
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Corona beer
- 1½ ounces tequila
- 1½ ounces orange juice
- ½ ounce grenadine
- 1 lime wedge squeezed
Instructions
- Drink or pour out half of the bottle of Corona down to the top of the label.
- Pour all ingredients into the bottle.
- Plug the top of the bottle with your thumb, and tip upside down to shake all ingredients.
- Squeeze the lime and place in the mouth of the bottle.
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Notes
- Remember that beer is carbonated, and you shouldn’t shake this drink.
Nutrition
Did You Make This Recipe?
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Best with Reposado tequila versus Silver. Lime wedge versus lime juice, and a heavier splash of grenadine.
Enjoying it!
It was just okay, we didn’t notice too much of a taste difference. Will try it again and use your strawberry simple syrup rather than the grenadine and substitute pineapple juice for the orange juice. 😊
We only had pineapple juice to make this, but it was so yummy. I can’t wait to try it with OJ.
NICE! You should never shake stir a Tequila sunrise fullstop. Will be trying this summer.
So excited to give this a try! My hubby and I are going to enjoy this recipe! So excited!
Me too me and my man are about to try he just left to buy the ingredients. Even though I don’t like corona real time
I made these for my husband on Saturday because the weather is starting to get nicer. We LOVED them! Our new summer drink!
So glad they were a hit!
Such a beautiful drink that matches the delicious flavor! Definitely a grown up favorite! Thanks for this yummy drink recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it!