Citrus-Honey Tequila Sour
A bright and refreshing sour cocktail combining tequila with fresh citrus and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice 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 180 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 1 egg white
- enough for shaking ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lime wheel
- a pinch for garnish orange zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice. Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Step 4: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on the rim and sprinkle a pinch of fresh orange zest on the foam for aroma.
