Citrus-Spiced Tequila Sour with Cinnamon Honey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

A lively tequila sour enhanced with fresh citrus juices and a cinnamon-infused honey syrup, shaken to a silky froth and served elegantly. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and fresh grapefruit 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 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
• 3/4 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 3/4 oz cinnamon honey syrup (1:1 honey to water, steeped with cinnamon stick)
• 1 egg white
• as needed ice cubes
• 1 grapefruit twist
• a pinch ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dry shake (without ice) 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 3/4 oz cinnamon honey syrup, and 1 egg white vigorously for 20 seconds to create a frothy texture.
2. Step 2: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside is frosty.
3. Step 3: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and egg white bits.
4. Step 4: Garnish by expressing a grapefruit twist over the surface, then lay it on the rim.
5. Step 5: Lightly dust a pinch of ground cinnamon over the froth for aroma and visual appeal.