Mezcal Sour
This Mezcal Sour cocktail is a new and refreshing way to enjoy the smoky taste of mezcal. It is made with 3 simple ingredients to create a balance of smoky and smooth with all the tartness of sour cocktails.
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 195.25kcal
Equipment
- 2 Cocktail glasses
Ingredients
- 4 ounces mezcal
- 1.5 ounces simple syrup or agave syrup
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour the mezcal, lime juice and agave into a cocktail shaker and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Add in the ice and shake again for 10 seconds.
- Strain into cocktail glasses that are filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use fresh citrus juice. Freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice is essential for the sour component of the drink.
- Sweetener Choice. Opt for simple syrup or agave nectar as your sweetener. These options provide the necessary sweetness without altering the flavor profile significantly.
- Balance Flavors. Experiment with the ratio of citrus juice to sweetener to achieve the desired balance of tartness and sweetness. Start with equal parts and adjust according to taste.
- Select quality mezcal. Choose a high-quality mezcal with distinct smoky and agave flavors.
- Shake vigorously. Shake the ingredients vigorously, twice, with and without ice to chill the drink and create a frothy texture without the need for egg white. This step is crucial for achieving the desired consistency.
- Experiment with bitters. Consider adding drops of Angostura bitters, to elevate the flavor complexity of your mezcal sour without relying on egg white for texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 195.25kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.94g | Protein: 0.12g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13.46mg | Potassium: 47.7mg | Fiber: 0.12g | Sugar: 16.04g | Vitamin A: 14.18IU | Vitamin C: 8.51mg | Calcium: 6.74mg | Iron: 0.82mg
