Tequila Sour
Nguyên liệu
- Tequila 2 oz
- Lemon Juice of 1/2
- Powdered sugar 1 tsp
- Lemon 1/2 slice
- Cherry 1
Hướng dẫn
Shake tequila, juice of lemon, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass. Add the half-slice of lemon, top with the cherry, and serve.
The Tequila Sour applies the classic sour format — spirit, fresh citrus, sweetener — to tequila, resulting in a drink that showcases the agave spirit's earthy, vegetal character alongside bright lemon acidity and a touch of sweetness. Served in a whiskey sour glass and garnished with a lemon slice and cherry, it is a clean, balanced representation of tequila's versatility as a cocktail base. It is the tequila equivalent of the Whiskey Sour.
History & Origins
Sour cocktails as a category date to at least the mid-19th century in American bartending, with the formula of spirit, citrus, and sweetener documented by Jerry Thomas in 1862. The application of this formula to tequila followed the spirit's growing availability and acceptance in North America from the mid-20th century onward. The Tequila Sour's origin is disputed, though it appears in bartending guides from the 1950s and 1960s alongside the Tequila Sunrise and Margarita.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Fresh lemon and agave with tequila's distinctive earthy, herbal notes. Palate: Tart and bright from the lemon juice, with tequila's agave character providing a complex, slightly mineral backbone; powdered sugar softens the acidity without adding cloying sweetness. Finish: Dry, tart, and clean with a lingering agave note and faint cherry sweetness from the garnish.
Pro Tip
Use a blanco (silver) tequila for a cleaner, more citrus-forward result; a reposado adds an interesting oak and vanilla dimension.
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