Citrus-Spiced Tequila Sour with Cinnamon

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A vibrant tequila sour brightened with fresh lime and orange juice, with a warming hint of cinnamon for a cozy yet refreshing cocktail. 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz fresh orange juice, 3/4 oz cinnamon simple syrup, and 1 large egg white.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds (dry shake) to emulsify the egg white.
  4. Step 4: Add ice to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  5. Step 5: Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh into a chilled coupe glass.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon lightly on the foam.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 1 orange twist, expressing oils over the drink surface and placing it on the rim.

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