Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
TequilaMediumWhiskey sour glass
Cocktail guide
Tequila Sour
Tequila Sour combines Tequila, Lemon, Powdered Sugar, Cherry in a ordinary drink served in a whiskey sour glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Quick fact
Tequila Sour is usually served as a ordinary drink in a whiskey sour glass, and its identity is shaped by Tequila, Lemon, Powdered Sugar.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Shake tequila, juice of lemon, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.
- 2Add the half-slice of lemon, top with the cherry, and serve.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon and Cherry.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Tequila Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Tequila, Lemon, Powdered Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Tequila, Lemon, Powdered Sugar. Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.
Serving & context
Serve in a whiskey sour glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Tequila Sour sits comfortably in the tequila cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
Tequila Sour is usually served as a ordinary drink in a whiskey sour glass, and its identity is shaped by Tequila, Lemon, Powdered Sugar.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Tequila
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon and Cherry.
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