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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Tequila

    Tequila Sour

    Published: Jul 19, 2020 · Modified: Jul 19, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A Tequila Sour is a delicious cocktail that is made with reposado or anejo tequila, fresh citrus fruit juice, and an egg white. It is served straight up in a stemmed glass, traditionally a coupe glass, with an orange peel garnish.

    A tequila sour in a coupe glass with orange and lemon in the background

    The darker anejo or reposado tequila gives this drink it’s depth of flavor and pairs perfectly with the orange and lemon. The citrus brightens the palate and the egg white mellows and give texture. It is a perfectly balanced cocktail, perfect for tequila lovers!

    If you are looking for more amazing tequila drinks, check out the Mom’s Dinner Tequila Category!

    Tequila Sour Ingredients

    You just need a few easy ingredients for your Tequila Sour:

    • Anejo or Reposado Tequila
    • Fresh Orange Juice
    • Fresh Lemon Juice
    • Egg White
    • Agave Syrup
    • Ice
    A line up of tequila sour ingredients - tequila, egg, lemon, oranges, agave syrup

    You will also need:

    • Cocktail shaker
    • Jigger or shot measure
    • Stemmed cocktail glass

    Egg White in Your Cocktail

    Don’t be nervous about putting in egg white in your cocktail! As long as you are using fresh or non-expired eggs you should be fine**. No need to buy special or organic eggs. I usually use what is in my fridge and have been ok every time.

    Pouring a frothy cocktail from a shaker into a coupe glass
    Perfect egg white froth on top of the Tequila Sour

    Adding an egg white adds texture to your cocktail as well as mellowing out the harsh citrus flavors. Not to mention it adds the most amazing froth/foam on top of your tequila sour.

    **However, there is always a risk when eating raw eggs, just like eating undercooked meat. But I bet you aren’t eating all your steaks well done either!

    A Dry Shake

    To maximize the froth/foam on top of your cocktail you are going to do something called a “dry shake” before you add the ice.

    tequila sour in a coupe glass with a shaker and fruit in the background

    You simply add all the cocktail ingredients to your shaker, pop the lid on and shake without ice. Then add the ice, shake again, and strain into your cocktail glass.

    You should end up with the most amazing froth on top of your drink!

    Tequila Sour Recipe

    tequila sour in a coupe glass with a shaker and fruit in the background

    Tequila Sour

    A delicious tequila cocktail that is made with reposado or anejo tequila, citrus fruit juice, and an egg white. It is served straight up with an orange peel garnish.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • coupe glass or martini glass

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 oz tequila reposado or anejo
    • .5 oz lemon juice
    • 1 oz orange juice save some of the peel for garnish
    • 1 fresh egg white
    • .25 oz agave syrup can omit for less sweetness
    • ice
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    Instructions

    • In a cocktail shaker add 1 egg white, 1.5 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh orange juice, .5 oz lemon juice, and .25 oz agave syrup. DON'T ADD THE ICE YET.
    • Pop the lid on and do a dry shake without ice, about 20 seconds.
    • Add a scoop of ice and shake again for about 20 seconds.
    • Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass, like a coupe glass or martini glass
    • Garnish with orange peel.

    Notes:

    You can omit the agave for a less sweet drink or add more for additional sweetness. 
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    Comments

    1. Jim

      January 23, 2022 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Absolutely stunning. The egg white is like a vanilla foam. I went ahead and did 2oz of reposado instead of the 1.5 and also added some ango drops to the top for effect.

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      • Susie Weinrich

        January 24, 2022 at 8:55 am

        LOVE angostura bitters so much!!! I bet that was amazing!

        Reply
    2. Lauren

      September 17, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      My new go-to drink. Tequila is my preference, always. And I LOVE whiskey sours. This is my jam!!! Thank you!

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    3. Emily Bruno

      August 10, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      So fun to try something new- this was delicious!

      Reply
    4. Tawnie Kroll

      July 21, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      SO delicious! Our new go-to cocktail!

      Reply
    5. Lauren Nagel

      July 21, 2020 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      This is my go-to tequila cocktail right now, we love it!

      Reply
      • Susie

        July 22, 2020 at 8:34 am

        Wonderful!!! Thank you!!

        Reply

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