Tequila Sour
This Tequila Sour is smooth, citrusy, and perfectly balanced. It’s made with tequila, a mix of fresh lemon and lime juice, and either simple syrup or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness. A classic with a tequila twist!
About this tequila sour
✔ A fresh twist on a classic – Think Whiskey Sour but with smooth tequila.
✔ Perfectly balanced – The tart lemon-lime combo, sweet syrup, and tequila work together beautifully.
✔ Velvety texture – The egg white foam makes this drink extra smooth.
✔ Easy to make – Shake, strain, and sip. That’s it!
Ingredients
You can find the amounts in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Tequila – A good-quality blanco or reposado tequila works best.
- Lemon & lime juice – I love using a mix of both. Lemon gives brightness, while lime adds a slightly deeper tang that pairs beautifully with tequila.
- Simple syrup or maple syrup – Simple syrup keeps it classic, but maple syrup brings a subtle caramelized note.
- Egg white – Creates that signature frothy top (optional, but highly recommended!). You can also use aquafaba if you’re vegan.
- Angostura bitters – A couple of drops. The slight bitterness brings a more balanced flavor profile.
- Ice – For chilling.
- Lime twist – For garnish.
How to make
1️⃣ Dry shake – Add tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, syrup, and egg white to a shaker (no ice) and shake for 15 seconds.
2️⃣ Shake again – Add ice and shake for another 15 seconds.
3️⃣ Strain – Pour into a chilled glass.
4️⃣ Garnish – Add a few drops of bitters and a lemon twist.
Tips
✔ Use fresh citrus juice – Bottled juice won’t give you the same flavor.
✔ Shake well – The dry shake step is key for a thick, frothy foam.
✔ Choose quality tequila – A smoother tequila makes all the difference.
✔ Try maple syrup – It adds a richer, more complex sweetness compared to simple syrup.
More citrusy cocktails
Tequila Sour
A tangy and smooth tequila sour with a frothy egg white top, perfect for a refreshing cocktail!
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60ml) tequila (reposado or blanco)
- ¾ oz (22ml) fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz (22ml) fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz (22ml) simple syrup
- 1 egg white (or ½ oz aquafaba)
- Ice
- Angostura bitters (for garnish, optional)
- Lime wheel
Instructions
- Dry shake (without ice) all ingredients in a cocktail shaker for 10 seconds to create foam.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a coupe or rock glass.
- Add a few drops of Angostura bitters on top and swirl with a toothpick. Garnish with lime wheel.
- Serve & enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 56mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 4g
