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mezcal sour with egg white garnished with rosemary

Why we love this spicy mezcal sour

  • Between the fresh grapefruit juice, spicy liqueur and smoked mezcal, each ingredient brings an added level of flavor.
  • Even those there are a lot of elements going on, this drink is relatively easy to make.
  • The addition of egg white creates a creamy texture that contrasts against the sour grapefruit and spicy poblano liqueur.
mezcal sour cocktail garnished with rosemary in a jam jar

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

Equipment

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Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Mezcal – If you don’t have mezcal, you can substitute a good tequila.
  • Anchos Reyes liqueur – if you can’t find this ingredient, you can substitute an orange liqueur.
  • Egg white – This is an optional ingredient. It makes the cocktail creamy and frothy, but you can totally skip it. If the thought of using raw egg whites in your cocktail freaks you out, you can use pasteurized egg whites.

How to make a mezcal sour

Dry shake. Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker without ice. This allows the egg whites to do their magic and creates a creamier, frothier drink. You want to do this for about 45 – 60 seconds.

Shake again. Remove the lid and add ice to the shaker. Then, shake until cold. This should take about 30 seconds.

Garnish and serve. Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass and garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig or a grapefruit slice (or both) before serving.

spicy grapefruit mezcal sour cocktail served in a jar

faqs about the mezcal sour

What makes a sour cocktail?

There are 4 main elements to a sour cocktail. Liquor, sweetener such as simple syrup, citrus juice, and egg white (optional).

What flavors go well with mezcal?

Mezcal goes really well with citrus and tropical fruits such as grapefruit or pineapple. It also pairs really well with bitter flavors found liqueurs such as Campari.

Is mezcal stronger than tequila?

Yes. Mezcal tends to be stronger than tequila, but it’s not a hard rule. Mezcal can vary in alcohol content between bottles and manufacturers, so it depends on which one your purchase.

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Spicy Mezcal Sour

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces mezcal
  • 2 ounces grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce ancho reyes liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • Rosemary

Last Updated on August 25, 2022 by Melissa Belanger

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