Servings: 1
Mix your drink with our simple instructions on making a Tequila Sour. Mix a balanced flavor between the ingredients used in our recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- lemon wedge or cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white if using.
- Shake without ice for about 10 seconds if using egg white to emulsify the ingredients. This process is called "dry shaking".
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for about 15-20 seconds to chill and dilute the drink.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass. Typically, a Tequila Sour is served in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a cherry or lemon wheel and serve immediately.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Always dry shake first This helps build the thick creamy foam
- Use fresh lemon juice Bottled juice will taste flat and overly sharp
- Shake hard during the second shake Proper aeration improves texture
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