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Tequila Sour

A refreshing cocktail that balances the tangy brightness of fresh lime juice with the smoothness of tequila, topped with a frothy texture from egg white, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz egg white optional
  • Ice for shaking
  • Angostura bitters for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker or jar with a lid
  • Strainer
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Citrus juicer
  • Glass for serving

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and tools.
  2. Juice your limes until you have one ounce of fresh juice.
  3. Using a jigger, measure out the tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  4. If using, pour the egg white into the shaker.
  5. Shake the ingredients without ice for about 15 seconds.
  6. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds.
  7. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
  8. Dash a few drops of Angostura bitters on top.

Notes

Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the simple syrup.