Tequila Sunrise Cupcakes. A cupcake recipe inspired by the cocktail with orange juice, grenadine and tequila decorated with two-tone frosting and maraschino cherry.  A new recipe by our contributor, Lindsay Conchar.

I am a cocktail girl. I also love my sweets. So turning a cocktail into a cupcake is right up my alley. Tequila Sunrise is one of the first cocktails that I fell in love with. For those who haven’t ever had the cocktail, it’s a combination of orange juice, grenadine and tequila. I love the sweetness paired with the tequila. Plus, the orange juice makes me feel like I’m being a little bit healthy.