Tequila Sour
Elevate your cocktail game with the Tequila Sour, a zesty and frothy twist on the classic sour family of drinks. This recipe combines smooth tequila with the bright tang of fresh lime and lemon juices, balanced perfectly by a touch of simple syrup for sweetness. The inclusion of egg white gives the drink its signature velvety foam, achieved through an essential dry-shaking technique. Finished with a dash of Angostura bitters for optional aromatic complexity, this cocktail is as visually stunning as it is refreshing. Ready in just 5 minutes, the Tequila Sour is the perfect blend of sophistication and simplicity, ideal for impressing guests or savoring a moment of indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounce Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 ounce Simple syrup
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters (optional)
Instructions
Add tequila, lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker (do not add ice yet).
Perform a 'dry shake' by shaking the mixture vigorously for 15-20 seconds. This helps to froth the egg white.
Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for another 15-20 seconds to chill the cocktail.
Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
Optionally, top with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters for garnish and added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly frothy Tequila Sour!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
