How to make a tequila sour (basic steps)
The tequila sour is made like any classic sour cocktail. Because it has an egg white foam, it has an extra step to make the foam topping. Here are the basic steps (or jump to the recipe): Think of it as a Boston sour and a classic margarita recipe, with some bitters thrown in for extra flavor. Alex and I are big fans of sour cocktails, and absolutely love the refreshing flavor and creamy, frothy foam in this drink. It’s worth trying—stat!
Tequila Lime juice Lemon juice Agave syrup or simple syrup Angostura bitters Egg white
Frequently asked questions
Then you’ll add the ice and shake again. This cools the drink and strengthens the foam. Strain it into the glass and you’ll get a thick, white frothy layer. This technique is used in egg white cocktails like the Gin Fizz, Clover Club, Boston Sour, Gin Sour, and Vodka Sour. We like using tequila reposado (aged tequila) in this drink, because it adds more nuance to the flavor with subtle notes of vanilla and caramel. But you can also use tequila blanco: it has a more straightforward flavor! In this drink, we added the bitters to the cocktail itself: you’ll see some egg white cocktails also place the bitters drops on top of the foam. 4.3 from 4 reviews
A Tom Collins is also known as a gin sour: is light and bubbly with soda water. The Gin Fizz is a classic sour with a frothy egg white foam topping. The Daiquiri is a sour featuring rum, lime juice, and sweetener. The Sidecar is one of the best classic cocktails of all time, a balance of Cognac, Cointreau and lemon. The New York Sour floats a layer of red wine on top.
