Tequila Sour
The Tequila Sour is a strong tequila sour, tart and herbal on the palate. Shaken and served in a sour glass.
- 3 min
- Sour glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 69 out of 100
- Sweet
- 23 out of 100
- Herbal
- 60 out of 100
- Smoky
- 27 out of 100
- Boozy
- 73 out of 100
How to make a Tequila Sour
To make a Tequila Sour, shake with ice and strain into a sour glass: 2 oz tequila, ¾ oz lemon and ¼ oz simple syrup. Garnish with lemon and cherry.
You'll need
- Tequila2 oz
- Lemon¾ oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Lemon, Cherrygarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a sour glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add tequila, lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled sour glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar with a splash of water in the shaker until it dissolves, then carry on.
Tequila Sour questions
What does a Tequila Sour taste like?
Mostly tart and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Tequila Sour?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Tequila Sour and a Strawberry Margarita?
Both use tequila and lemon. The Tequila Sour adds simple syrup, while the Strawberry Margarita uses Strawberry schnapps, Triple sec and strawberries. Both are shaken, but the Tequila Sour goes in a sour glass and the Strawberry Margarita in a cocktail glass. The Tequila Sour is the stronger of the two.
Should a Tequila Sour be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon and simple syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Tequila Sours in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz tequila, 4½ oz lemon and 1½ oz simple syrup in a jug and chill it. Add 3½ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Tequila Sour in?
A sour glass.