For all my tequila lovers out there this Tequila Sour recipe is a fun twist on your traditional tequila cocktails. The perfect shaken cocktail for the self-proclaimed home bartenders out there!
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Made with just a few ingredients this classic sour cocktail can be whipped up and served in minutes. Tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar are combined with a good shake and served over ice for a fresh taste.
Yes, it's super similar to a classic margarita but we're skipping the orange liqueur or triple sec! Sometimes it's refreshing to have a good tequila be at the forefront of your sipping experience.
Tequila and fresh citrus just make sense! A tequila sour is just one of many in the family of sour cocktails but it's oh so good. If you're into tequila and need some more ideas try my fresh raspberry margarita, spicy cucumber margarita, or a spicy sweet grapefruit margarita.
What is a sour cocktail?
Your typical sour cocktail has a base liquor, lemon or lime juice, and a sweetener. There are several different ways to make a sour cocktail. Whether it's a whiskey sour, pisco sour, boston sour, amaretto sour or a tequila sour the premise of the cocktail remains intact. Raw egg whites are commonly used in sours to create a beautiful foamy frothy head.
🌟Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Simple ingredients. This sour is made with just 3 simple ingredients.
- Refreshing cocktail. Fresh citrus juice mixed with your favorite tequila and agave nectar for a refresh in a glass.
- Tasty drink. Less is more in this simple but tasty cocktail.
🥘Ingredients
- Tequila. I prefer using a reposado tequila but any tequila will do. Try it with blanco tequila or añejo tequila.
- Fresh lime juice. Use fresh limes or buy a bottle of fresh lime juice for that desired fresh flavor.
- Simple syrup or agave nectar. Make homemade simple syrup or use storebought. Agave nectar (usually found in the baking aisle) also works in this recipe and brings sweetness and balance to a lot of cocktail recipes.
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
📖Substitutions & Variations
- Add egg white. Add in a fresh raw egg white for a white foam head.
- Fresh lemon juice. Lime is usually the preferred pairing with tequila but lemon is also a delicious addition.
🔪Instructions
Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the tequila, lime juice and simple syrup.
Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass with or without ice. Garnish with a slice of lime and enjoy!
💭Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can mix larger quantities of the ingredients and refrigerate. Add ice to a glass and shake before serving.
A common ratio is 2 parts tequila (2 ounces), ¾ parts citrus and ½ part sweetener. You can adjust to your preferred flavor.
A tequila sour typically consists of tequila, citrus juice, and sweetener, while a margarita includes tequila, triple sec, lime juice and a sweetener.
👩🏻🍳Bartender Tips
- Create a frothy foam, without the egg whites. Dry shake the ingredients for 10 seconds first (without ice) then add the ice in and wet shake for another 15 seconds to create a froth without the egg whites.
- Use quality ingredients. For a simple recipe quality ingredients are key! This 3 ingredient cocktail will be its best when made with the freshest quality ingredients.
- Shake vigorously. Certain cocktails require a certain 'put your back into it' shaking method and a sour is one of them!
- Balance your flavors. The perfect cocktail is all about balance. Aim for a well-balanced cocktail by adjusting the ratio of tequila, citrus juice, and agave.
🥗Serving
Serve over ice in a short cocktail glass or up in a coupe glass. Garnish with a slice of lime and enjoy!
🥣Storage & Reheating
You can only store a batch in the refrigerator for a limited time due to the fresh lime juice but it will remain good overnight. However, it's best made and served immediately.
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Tequila Sour
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces tequila
- 1.5 ounces simple syrup or agave syrup
- 1.5 ounces lime juice
- Ice
Instructions
- Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Pour in the tequila, lime juice and simple syrup.
- Shake for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into cocktail glasses.
- Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy!
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Sarah's Tips
- Create a frothy foam, without the egg whites. Dry shake the ingredients for 10 seconds first (without ice) then add the ice in and wet shake for another 15 seconds to create a froth without the egg whites.
- Use quality ingredients. For a simple recipe quality ingredients are key! This 3 ingredient cocktail will be its best when made with the freshest quality ingredients.
- Shake vigorously. Certain cocktails require a certain 'put your back into it' shaking method and a sour is one of them!
- Balance your flavors. The perfect cocktail is all about balance. Aim for a well-balanced cocktail by adjusting the ratio of tequila, citrus juice, and agave.
- You can only store a batch in the refrigerator for a limited time due to the fresh lime juice but it will remain good overnight. However, it's best made and served immediately.
KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED
- 2 Cocktail glasses
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