I love a refreshing and foamy whiskey sour, but recently I was out of whiskey and only could find a bottle of silver tequila in my stash. I really wanted something sour with a touch of foam, so I took inventory of the cocktail supplies I had on hand. From there I stumbled upon this concoction: the tequila sour.
This drink is so refreshing, and has now become part of my regular cocktails that I serve myself on the weekends. I used bottled lemon juice because that’s what I had available. However, you could use fresh squeezed for an extra special touch of flavor. I love using freshly squeezed lemons whenever I have them on hand. They can really take the taste to the next level!
How Does It Get Foamy?
Normally, the foam on a cocktail comes from shaking some egg whites into a drink. Truthfully, using raw egg whites always freaks me out a bit. Despite reading that it’s generally safe, I prefer to use something else to add the foam to my beverage. Some research has brought me to an alternative: aquafaba.
Aquafaba is actually the liquid leftover in a can of chickpeas. I always drain and save this liquid in a mason jar in my fridge. A small amount is perfect for adding foam to cocktails! With the sour of the lemons and the sweetness of the simple syrup, you don’t taste the aquafaba at all. If fact, just a half ounce goes a long way toward adding some foam to your beverage.
Tequila Sour – Let’s Get Started!
This drink is fun to enjoy on a evening alone, or you could make two and share one with a friend. I hope you enjoy this delicious cocktail recipe as much as I did! I will definitely be returning to this recipe in the future. It’s simple and so yummy!
Tequila Sour
This twist on a whiskey sour has plenty of foam and flavor! Enjoy this yummy tequila sour with friends or on your own.
Combine ingredients and some ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well. Straining the ice out, pour into a cocktail glass. You can add ice to your cocktail glass, but I opted to drink mine chilled and straight up.