Tequila Sour Cocktail Recipe
A tequila sour combines smooth tequila with fresh citrus and a silky egg white foam for a balanced drink. The recipe takes about 5 minutes to make.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Ice
- Rocks glass
- Small sharp knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 fresh egg white
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice for shaking
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Separate one egg white into the shaker
- Add tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup
- Dry shake without ice for 10-15 seconds to emulsify the egg white
- Add ice and shake again for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled
- Double strain into a chilled rocks glass using both strainers
- Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the foam
- Garnish with a lime wheel
Notes
The egg white creates a smooth, silky texture and beautiful foam top. Skip it for a simpler version.
Fresh lime juice makes a big difference compared to bottled juice.
Store simple syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
For extra flavor, try adding 1/4 oz agave nectar in place of some simple syrup.
Room temperature egg whites foam better than cold ones.