Tequila Sour

Let’s sip on the season’s most refreshing cocktail with this tequila sour! Featuring a creamy, frothy topping and bright, fresh lemon juice, this ultra smooth tequila cocktail makes for a fun twist on the popular margarita, and it only takes a few minutes and handful of ingredients to whip up. After just one sip, you’ll have a new favorite recipe for enjoying tequila.

Course Beverages

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 250kcal

Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

Cocktail shaker
Jigger or small measuring cup
Citrus juicer

Ingredients

1 egg white
2 ounces tequila preferably añejo
1 ounce agave nectar
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice about ½ lemon
2-3 dashes orange bitters
Ice
Lemon twist for garnish, optional

Instructions

Add the egg white, tequila, agave nectar, lemon juice and bitters to a cocktail shaker with no ice. Put on the top and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Remove the top and now add a handful of ice. Place the top back on and shake vigorously for at least a minute to build up the frothy topping.
Strain into a chilled sour, coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

If you don't have añejo tequila, reposado is my preferred substitute as opposed to blanco tequila.
To chill your serving glass, place it in the freezer 30 minutes before serving. Alternatively, you can fill the glass with cold water and ice as you mix the cocktail. Dump the water and ice after mixing, and you’ll have a chilled glass.
If you can't find orange bitters, substitute with angostura bitters.
To properly agitate our egg whites, make sure you shake using two hands to get enough force behind the shake.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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