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This tangy & sweet Mezcal sour is just what you need to shake up your happy hour festivities!

One sip of this delicious Mezcal sour with its fluffy egg white topping will have you wondering where it's been your whole life!

Mezcal Sour Cocktail

When I'm looking to shake up my happy hour favorites from my usual go-tos like margaritas and tequila cocktails, I reach for the Mezcal!

Last weekend, while out with some girlfriends, I got my first taste of a tequila sour, and oh boy, was it epic! In fact, it was so delightful that I decided to add a smoky twist to the classic recipe and make this Mezcal sour cocktail! It's frothy, flavorful, and comes together in just a few shakes! One sip, and you, too, will be hooked!

Ingredients

Everything you need to make this Mezcal sour will be listed in the recipe card below, but before you make any swaps, see why each ingredient is needed:

Egg whites: this will create a delicious frothy topping when we shake things up!
Mezcal: use a high-quality Mezcal for this cocktail, as it makes for the best sip.
Simple syrup: adds a bit of sweetness to the mix.
Lemon juice: freshly squeezed is the best.
Orange bitters: this will add a nice citrusy flavor to the drink.
Garnish: this drink is best served with a slice of lime.

How to Make a Mezcal Sour

Grab your shaker, and let's get shakin'! Here is how to make the perfect Mezcal sour, with a few additional tips in each step to ensure the best sip:

Make the cocktail
You'll first want to combine all the required ingredients in a cocktail shaker without ice. Give everything a good shake for a minute to create a nice foam.
Add Ice
After everything is good and shaken up, add ice to the shaker and shake for an additional 30 seconds. It's ready to enjoy when the sides of the glass are nice and frosted.
Serve & Garnish
Give your shaken mixture a good straining as you pour it into your glass. Top with fresh ice to keep things nice and chilled and a slice of lime for garnish. Enjoy!

Dry Shake

If you're wondering why we first shake this drink without ice, this technique is called dry shaking, and it helps to create the frothy foam on top of this cocktail. During the second shake, adding ice to the mix helps to keep things nice and chilled and helps to create a bit more foam!

How to Serve a Mezcal Sour

This cocktail is best enjoyed served with ice and a fresh garnish of a lime slice. Looking to level up this cocktail? Use dehydrated orange slices or citrus peel twists to add a pop of citrusy flavor and color!

If you're hosting a crowd, this Mezcal sour pairs perfectly with my slow-cooker shredded beef tacos or these flavorful street tacos topped with my blender salsa for the perfect bite!

More Mezcal Cocktails

If Mezcal is your happy hour jam, you'll love this Mezcal Paloma, an orange Mezcalita, a Mezcal mule, and for a smoky twist on a classic, this Mezcal Bloody Maria!

Mezcal Sour

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

This tangy & sweet Mezcal sour is just what you need to shake up your happy hour festivities!

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Ingredients

1 egg white
2 ounces Mezcal
1 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce lemon juice
3 dashes orange bitters
Lime, for garnish

Instructions

Make the cocktail:

Add the egg white, Mezcal, simple syrup, lemon juice, and orange bitters in a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake vigorously for a minute to create foam.
Add some ice to the shaker and shake for an additional 30 seconds until the sides are fully frosted. This second shake creates a bit more foam and chills the drink.