The 1970s Cake Inspired By A Cocktail That Rocked The Rolling Stones - Tasting Table

"The tequila sunrise cocktail was arguably the definitive drink of the decade, and remains a timeless classic for a reason. It comprises tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, layered and unmixed for a sunset-esque striation of orange and bright red pigmentation. Plus, it requires no special techniques (or even stirring) to assemble, making it ultra-accessible (even after three or four of 'em) - and it's no wonder why the Rolling Stones loved it at first sip."

"The story goes that, three years after the disaster at Altamont and the subsequent conclusion of the Flower Power movement, concert promoter Bill Graham took the Stones out for a beverage at the Trident bar in Sausalito. The Trident specialized in tequila-based cocktails, and the tequila sunrise's early-1970s invention is credited to Trident bartender Bobby Lozoff. Per the lore, Lozoff introduced the drink to the Rolling Stones right before they embarked on their 1972 tour,"

The tequila sunrise combines tequila, orange juice, and grenadine in layered, unmixed form that mimics a sunset. Its vivid appearance and effortless assembly fueled widespread popularity in the early 1970s. Concert promoter Bill Graham introduced the Rolling Stones to the cocktail at the Trident bar in Sausalito, where bartender Bobby Lozoff is credited with creating it. The Stones adopted the drink for their 1972 tour nicknamed the "Cocaine and Tequila Sunrise" tour while promoting Exile on Main Street, recorded in Keith Richards' French basement. The era elevated tequila as a defining spirit and spawned a tequila sunrise cake variant.

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