Tequila Sour
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Medium
- ABV
- ~18%
Ingredients
- 2 oztequila blanco60 ml
- 1 ozfresh lime juice30 ml
- ¾ ozsimple syrup22 ml
- 1egg white
Instructions
Combine tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker. Dry shake for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Dash Angostura bitters on the foam.
Sips & Tips
Technique
The dry shake creates a silky foam that makes this feel luxurious. Use a blanco tequila with good agave character — the egg white softens any harshness.
Balance
Lime works better than lemon with tequila. The agave notes in the tequila complement the citrus naturally. Adjust sweetness to your tequila's character.
History
Variations
Mezcal Sour
Replace tequila with mezcal for a smoky, complex version.
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Tequila Sour
Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Medium | ABV: ~18%
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
Instructions
Combine tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker. Dry shake for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Dash Angostura bitters on the foam.