Tequila Sour

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

  1. Shake tequila, juice of lemon, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.

  2. Add the half-slice of lemon.

  3. 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

Similar taste

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