Tequila Sour

Our tequila sour cocktail is a delicious, refreshing drink with plenty of citrus flavor and topped with a sweet and creamy layer of foam.

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Tequila sour is a classic cocktail made with tequila, lemon and lime juice, bitters, and a sweet, creamy froth. The perfect combination of tart and sweet gives it a unique flavor and makes it the ideal drink for a summer day or night. 

Tequila Sour Ingredients

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A tequila sour has a smooth, balanced taste with a hint of sweetness. The tartness of the lemon and lime complements the tequila perfectly and creates an irresistible flavor. 

When served properly, this tequila sours recipe has a deliciously foamy topping that adds an extra layer of creaminess to its texture. 

Whether you like your drinks strong or sweet, a tequila sour is sure to leave you satisfied.

Substitutions And Additions

SOUR MIX: I also like making a “sour mix” at home to keep on hand for quick assembly of this and other cocktails that call for sour mix (or fresh citrus and liquid sweetener). 

For four drinks, you can premix in a mason jar ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ cup light agave, and 10 to 12 dashes of bitters. Shake well and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This can easily be doubled or tripled, depending on how many cocktails you plan to make.

SWEETENER: If you do not want to buy agave liquid sweetener, you can swap it out 1:1 ratio with a basic store-bought simple syrup. I like how the flavor of the agave compliments the tequila, but either liquid sweetener will work in this tasty drink. 

How To Make This Tequila Sour Recipe

All of the ingredients come together quickly in a cocktail shaker. Make sure to give it a good shake with the egg whites before adding the ice. Once combined, a lowball glass is a perfect choice!

STEP ONE: In the container of a cocktail shaker, add the silver tequila, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, light agave liquid sweetener, liquid egg white, and Angostura bitters.

STEP TWO: Add the lid and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Be very careful to hold a tight grip on the shaker lid, as the expanding egg whites may want to pop the lid off.

STEP THREE: Remove the lid and add ½ cup of ice to the cocktail shaker and shake for an additional 15 to 20 seconds. You want a lot of froth in your cocktail shaker.

STEP FOUR: Pour the shaken cocktail, while straining out the ice in the shaker, slowly into a short 10-ounce cocktail glass (these are often called old-fashioned glasses or lowball glasses).

STEP FIVE: You can add an optional garnish of thinly sliced lime on the rim of the glass.

How To Serve

A tequila sour is an incredibly versatile drink that pairs well with nearly any meal or appetizer.

It can be served on the rocks for those who prefer a cold sip or neat for those who like their drinks with an added punch. 

Tequila sour also goes great with salty snacks such as chips, our spicy jalapeño popper dip, and guacamole, or it can be used to refresh after a hearty meal. 

Tequila cocktails are a classic and always welcome at any party or gathering. Add our peach margaritas and margarita popsicles to your bartending menu too.

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Storage

IN THE FRIDGE/FREEZER: This tequila sour drink cocktail should be served immediately. We don’t recommend trying to store it to enjoy later.

This tequila sour is a delicious, refreshing cocktail that can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Enjoy it for happy hour or for or an added punch to your dinner party, and it is sure not to disappoint. 

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Our tequila sour cocktail is a delicious, refreshing drink with plenty of citrus flavor and topped with a sweet and creamy layer of foam.

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 1

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 ounces silver tequila
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce light agave liquid sweetener
• 1 ounce liquid egg whites, pasteurized in the carton
• 2 to 3 drops Angostura aromatic bitters
• 1 thin slice of lime on the rim of the glass, optional garnish

Instructions

 

• In the container of a cocktail shaker, add the silver tequila, freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, light agave liquid sweetener, liquid egg whites, and bitters.
• Add the lid and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Be very careful to hold a tight grip on the shaker lid, as the expanding egg whites may want to pop the lid off.
• Remove the lid and add ½ cup of ice to the cocktail shaker and shake for an additional 15 to 20 seconds. You want a lot of froth in your cocktail shaker.
• Pour the tequila sour, while straining out the ice in the shaker, slowly into a short 10-ounce cocktail glass (these are often called old-fashioned glasses or lowball glasses).
• You can add an optional garnish of thinly sliced lime on the rim of the glass.

Notes

• If you want to make a few of these cocktails at once, I highly suggest juicing a few lemons and limes and keeping the juices in separate lidded glass containers (small mason jars work great). You can keep the freshly squeezed juices in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• I also like making a “sour mix” at home to keep on hand for quick assembly of this and other cocktails that call for sour mix (or fresh citrus and liquid sweetener). For four drinks, you can premix in a mason jar ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ cup light agave, and 10 to 12 dashes of bitters. Shake well and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This can easily be doubled or tripled, depending on how many cocktails you plan to make.
• If you do not want to buy agave liquid sweetener, you can swap it out 1:1 ratio with a basic store-bought simple syrup. I like how the flavor of the agave compliments the tequila, but either liquid sweetener will work.
  If you use a smaller, 8-ounce, short cocktail glass, you will not have room for ice if you want to serve this on the rocks to keep it extra cold for sipping. The drink will fill the glass to the rim.
• I like to keep my tequila in the refrigerator or freezer so that my drinks that are not served over ice stay nice and cold without getting diluted in ice. Tequila also goes down smoother when very cold if you are drinking it as a “shot” with salt and lime.
• If you add the ice before the first shake of the ingredients, then you will dilute the mixture and not give the proteins in the egg whites enough of a chance to really make a full, frothy foam topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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