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Cachaça Sour Cocktail Drink

Cachaça Sour Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
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.