Cardamom Honey Tequila Sour

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A bright and aromatic tequila sour with the warm spice of cardamom and natural sweetness from honey, balanced by fresh lemon juice. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, fresh lemon juice, cardamom-infused honey syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 175 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 175 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: To make cardamom-infused honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and hot water with 3 crushed cardamom pods; cool before using.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes halfway, then add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz cardamom-infused honey syrup, and 1 egg white if using.
  3. Step 3: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds without ice to emulsify the egg white.
  4. Step 4: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until frosty and foamy.
  5. Step 5: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and pulp.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by dusting a pinch of ground cardamom on the foam and resting a delicate lemon twist on the rim.

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