Overview
- Robert 'Bobby' Lozoff, co-creator of the modern Tequila Sunrise, died on April 14, 2025, in Hawaii at the age of 77, with the cause of death reported as unknown.
- Lozoff and fellow bartender Billy Rice developed the now-iconic cocktail at Sausalito's Trident restaurant in the early 1970s, using orange juice and grenadine for its signature ombré effect.
- The drink gained international fame after being served to the Rolling Stones during their 1972 U.S. tour, which they dubbed the 'Cocaine and Tequila Sunrise tour.'
- In 2024, the Marin History Museum and the Trident restaurant commemorated Lozoff and Rice's creation with a historical marker at the Trident, though Lozoff was unable to attend the event.
- The Tequila Sunrise remains a cultural icon, inspiring music, film, and merchandise, and continues to feature prominently in cocktail guides and bars worldwide.