Tequila Sour Recipe
Written by This straightforward Tequila Sour recipe brings autumn to life! The Tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a hint of egg white create a refreshing cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 191
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white - optional, for froth
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheel or cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep glass: chill your old fashioned glass.
- Optional Froth: Add 1 egg white into the shaker if you like a frothy top.
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz fresh lemon juice into the shaker.
- Add Simple Syrup: Add ½ oz simple syrup to the mix.
- Add Tequila: Pour 2 oz Tequila into the shaker.
- Shake It Up: Cover the shaker and give it a good shake to create a nice foam.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Second Time: Shake a second time until well mixed and chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into your ice-filled Old Fashioned glass, garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry, and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you're out of Tequila, you can use bourbon whiskey for a different flavor profile. I've also used mezcal when I want a smoky edge to my drink.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lime juice is an excellent substitute if you don't have lemons. It changes the flavor slightly but still gives that sour kick.
- Simple Syrup: If you're out of simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving equal parts sugar in hot water. Alternatively, agave nectar or honey can be used as a natural sweetener.
Making a Pitcher of Tequila Sour:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Tequila, 8 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup. Better to avoid the egg white if you are unable to shake the drink.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Tequila, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute available in most supermarkets and do a good job mimicking Tequila's flavor.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of regular Tequila, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg White Substitute: If you're vegan or don't consume eggs, you can use aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) as a substitute for egg white to create the foam. It works surprisingly well!