Frothy Tequila Sour Cocktail

A Tequila Sour is a refreshing cocktail that is an update on the classic 1920’s “sour” cocktail. It is made with Añejo tequila, fresh citrus fruit juices, a little sweetener and an egg white. The egg white is added in a dry shake method giving you a super frothy and creamy top that is delicious and mellows the tartness of the fresh lemon juice.

The darker aged Añejo 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 give texture. It is a perfectly balanced cocktail, perfect for tequila lovers!

What is a Sour Cocktail

The name sour in a cocktail does not mean it will be sour, as in a bad taste. A sour cocktail is a type of drink that is classically made with three to four components; liquor, citrus juices, a sweetener and sometimes an egg white for froth.

There are all sorts of “sour” drinks you may have heard of; whiskey sour, amaretto sour, Pisco Sour and now this delicious Tequila Sour!!

Ingredients

The recipe for a Tequila Sour is pretty simple, you just need:

Añejo Tequila (or Reposado): this is the aged tequila that is a little darker in color. It will say “Añejo” or “Extra Añejo” right on the bottle. It has beautiful layers of flavor, like caramel and vanilla.

Fresh Orange and Lemon: these citrus flavors pair perfectly with the warmth of the Añejo tequila! As always, make sure you use fresh squeezed citrus juices!

Egg White: the egg white is what helps give this cocktail a silky mouthfeel and foam at the top. It also mellows the zing of the fresh lemon juice.

If you are worried about using raw egg white you can also use something called an aquafaba (basically the liquid from a can of chickpeas) which also makes it vegan.

Agave Syrup: sweetens up the cocktail just a smidge and pairs perfectly with the tequila. We always like to use a light agave because it is lighter in flavor and doesn’t interfere with the flavor of the drink.

Equipment

Of course you can make this cocktail with the supplies you have in your kitchen, like measuring spoons, a mason jar with a lid, and just regular glasses. But if you have a well stocked bar, here are the supplies you can grab

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger or shot measure
• Stemmed cocktail glass – we love a coupe glass or a martini glass

A Dry Shake; The Secret to A Frothy Cocktail

To maximize the froth/foam on top of your Tequila Sour cocktail you are going to do something called a “dry shake”. We also use this method in this Hot Honey Margarita so the honey will mix into the cocktail.

This shake is done without ice and only the Tequila Sour’s liquid ingredients and the egg white. This just ensures that the egg white mixes with the other ingredients and starts to froth.

Then you finish with a second shake, including the ice to chill everything down before straining and serving.

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

Separating the Egg White

To make your Sour Cocktail you only need the egg white, not the yellow/orange yolk.

There are a few different ways to separate an egg white from the yolk. Here are the two that we find the easiest:

• Use the egg shell and rocking the yolk back and forth between the two shell halves, letting the egg white drip down into a bowl.
• Crack the egg with one hand and then strain the egg through the other hand, letting the egg white drip between you fingers. Make sure you have clean hands for this method!

Egg White in Your Cocktail

Don’t be nervous about putting an egg white in your cocktail! As long as you are using fresh or non-expired eggs you should be fine**.

Adding an egg white adds texture and a beautiful frothy foam to your cocktail as well as mellowing out the harsh citrus flavors.

**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!

Some Other Tequila Favorites to Try

We LOVE a tequila cocktail around here at Mom’s Dinner. Especially a Classic Margarita on the Rocks or Tequila Soda. Try some of these tequila drinks at your next happy hour or dinner party:

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