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Shaken · 1 serving

Tequila Sour

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by blanco tequila, with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.

Short answer

Tequila Sour is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Tequila Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Tequila Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1.3 parts
Egg White15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Lime wheel

Method

How to make Tequila Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled coupe and prepare lime wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml blanco tequila, 30 ml fresh lemon juice, 20 ml simple syrup, 15 ml egg white into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Seal the shaker without ice and dry-shake hard for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.

  4. 04

    Add fresh ice and shake again for 12–15 seconds, until the tin is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Add lime wheel neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Tequila Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Tequila Sour questions

What is in a Tequila Sour?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.

How long does a Tequila Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Tequila Sour prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Tequila Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.tequila-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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