Tequila Sour
A citrusy agave-driven sour with clean lime and soft foam.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Tequila Sour uses blanco tequila, lime, and sugar to create a tart, aromatic sour where agave earthiness cuts through citrus. When shaken with egg white, it gains a silky cap and lifted aromatics. Compared with the Margarita, it omits orange liqueur for a leaner, more focused structure. Good versions highlight peppery, vegetal notes from quality tequila.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz blanco tequila
- • 1 oz lime juice
- • 0.75 oz simple syrup
- • 1 egg white
- • Lime zest
Did you know?
“Tequila’s modern global rise has boosted interest in non-Margarita tequila sours, and bartenders often treat it as a showcase for distinguishing highland versus lowland agave spirits.”
Source:PunchDrink archives; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Use blanco tequila with strong agave character to avoid a thin profile.
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How to make the Tequila Sour
- 1Add blanco tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and Lime zest to a shaker filled with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled
- 3Strain into a coupe
- 4Garnish with lime zest and serve
