Refresh yourself with this quick cachaça sour recipe! Blend cachaca, egg white, lime juice, and simple syrup for an ideal summer cocktail.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
240
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cachaça
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or zest - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer
- Rocks Glass
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your rocks glass with some ice cubes.
- Add Egg White: Include 1 egg white into the shaker for a frothy texture.
- Add Simple Syrup: Pour in ¾ oz simple syrup.
- Add Lime Juice: Measure and add 1 oz fresh lime juice.
- Add Cachaça: Pour 2 oz Cachaça into the shaker.
- Dry Shake: Shake energetically in order to emulsify the egg white.
- Prep Shaker: Add ice cubes to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake Vigorously: Shake the mixture well to combine and chill.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail into your rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish: Add a lime wheel or zest for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Cachaça: If you don't have cachaça, I recommend using white rum as an alternative. It won't have the same earthy notes, but it makes a tasty drink.
- Lime Juice: In a pinch, lemon juice can work, although it will slightly alter the flavor profile.
- Simple Syrup: You can use honey syrup with a more decadent sweetness; mix honey and water until smooth.
- Egg White: For those avoiding eggs, aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) is a great substitute that provides similar frothiness.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Cachaça Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit that mimics cachaça's flavor profile for a similar taste experience.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these substitutes to enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg White Substitute: Replace the egg white with aquafaba to keep the cocktail vegan while maintaining its signature frothiness.
- Proceed As Usual: Use aquafaba instead of egg white and follow the original recipe steps for a vegan-friendly drink.
What is a Cachaça Sour?
A Cachaça Sour is a cachaça-based cocktail made of cachaça, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white. It’s easy to make, requiring only essential ingredients and tools like a shaker and strainer. This cocktail offers a refreshing twist on the classic sour family of drinks, known for their balance of sweet and tart flavors with a frothy texture from the egg white.
What is a Cachaça Sour made of – The ingredients
Start with these ingredients for your Cachaça Sour:
- Cachaça: Delivers the cocktail’s signature Brazilian spirit with earthy and fruity notes.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Provides a tart citrus flavor that balances the sweetness.
- Simple Syrup: Adds sweetness to harmonize the sour and spirit elements.
- Egg White: This creates a frothy texture, enhancing the drink’s smoothness.
- Ice Cubes: Cools the cocktail, ensuring it’s served refreshingly cold.
- Lime Wheel or Zest (optional): Offers a garnish and an extra hint of citrus aroma.
