
Tequila Sour
Tequila shaken with lemon and powdered sugar, finished with a lemon slice and cherry. The sour formula with an earthy agave heart.
19.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
185 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Tequila
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Tequila· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Mezcal — adds smoke, Reposado Tequila — rounder, lightly oaked
- Lemon(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1/2
- Powdered Sugar· not in your bar1 tsp
Or swap: Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly, Sugar — stir well to dissolve
- Lemon(optional)· not in your bar1/2 slice
- Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
Instructions
Shake tequila, juice of lemon, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.
Add the half-slice of lemon.
Top with the cherry, and serve.
Pairs well with
Agave sharpness under lemon plays well with citrusy antojitos:
- Citrus ceviche tostadas
- Cotija cheese cubes
- Tortilla chips with salsa
- Candied lime peel




