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Tequila sour with thick white foam and lime wheel garnish in a clear rocks glass.

Tequila Sour

4 from 1 vote
This tequila sour is bright, citrusy, and foam-topped; perfect for a casual happy hour or your next dinner party drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American bar, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Tequila Blanco or reposado
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice Juice from about 1 lime
  • 0.75 oz Agave syrup Or use simple syrup
  • 1 Egg white Optional, for frothy top
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters Optional, adds depth
  • 1 cup Ice For shaking both stages

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker Needed for dry + wet shake method
  • 1 Jigger or shot glass For measuring tequila and syrup
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer Ensures smooth texture, no ice chips
  • 1 Citrus juicer or reamer For freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 Coupe or rocks glass Use a chilled glass for best results

Method
 

  1. Squeeze lime juice and measure all liquids.
    All ingredients for tequila sour shown: tequila, lime, agave, egg white, bitters, and ice.
  2. Dry shake all ingredients (no ice) 15 secs.
    Cocktail shaker in motion during dry shake.
  3. Add ice and shake again for 20 seconds.
    Cracked ice added to shaker for second shake.
  4. Strain into chilled glass and garnish.
    Tequila sour strained into rocks glass with foam rising.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.