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tequila sour cocktail recipe

Tequila Sour Cocktail Recipe

We love the tequila sour for its fresh citrus kick, smooth tequila base, and that silky foam on top. It's one of those cocktails that works in any season. Bright, bold, and simple to make at home.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Hawthorne Strainer
  • Fine mesh Strainer
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Citrus juicer
  • Rocks glass or coupe glass

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz Fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz Simple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 oz Egg white optional for foam
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wheel or twist for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Chill your glass in the freezer for about five to ten minutes.
  • Add tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, sweetener, and egg white (if using) to your shaker.
  • Shake without ice for about 15 seconds to build that foam.
  • Add ice and shake again for another 20 to 30 seconds until cold.
  • Strain into your glass. We usually double strain for a smooth finish.
  • Add two dashes of bitters on top of the foam.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel or twist.
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