This Mezcal Sour is the perfect blend of smokiness from the Mezcal, bitterness and depth from the Amaro, and tang from the fresh lime juice. All of this is topped off with a creamy foam finish.
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In my opinion the perfect cocktail is one that has a well balanced mix of flavors. This cocktail is it.
What is Mezcal?
Mezcal is one of my favorite liquors because of its unique smoky flavor. It adds an extra flair to a cocktail that is usually sweet and sour. The smoky element makes it so much more complex.
The first time I tasted mezcal I was blown away by the smooth smokiness of it. It tastes really good in citrus and fruit cocktails.
That smoke is from the production process where the agave is roasted. If you don’t know about it, learn all about how Mezcal is made. Once you try it, you’ll be looking for more ways to use it in a cocktail, believe me. I’ve got a bunch of favorite mezcal cocktails now.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- Fresh lime juice
- Mezcal – Mezcal has a unique smoky flavor. It adds an extra flair to a cocktail that is usually sweet and sour. The smoky element makes it so much more complex.
- Amaro Montenegro or Nonino – It’s an Italian liqueur that is traditionally sipped after a meal to aid in digestion. It has a mixture of herbs, spices and roots that give it a slight bitterness and earthy flavor.
- Agave syrup – This is an excellent drink sweetener. It is sweeter than sugar with a more neutral flavor than honey and slightly thinner in consistency.
- Egg white – The egg white is what gives this cocktail its frothy, foamy head.
- Angostura bitters – for garnish.
- Ice
Amaro is another liquor you may not have tried before. It’s an Italian liqueur that is traditionally sipped after a meal to aid in digestion. It has a mixture of herbs, spices and roots that give it a slight bitterness and earthy flavor. Don’t be put off by that though, it’s actually really good.
How to Make a Mezcal Sour
This recipe uses a 2-step shaking process. You start by adding all of the ingredients to the shaker without any ice and shake it until it’s frothy. This allows time for the foam to form.
Then you add in the ice and shake it a second time to chill the cocktail for serving.
When you pour it, the foamy head will form at the top, just the way you want it to. Then you can add a pretty little swirl of bitters on the top for presentation. Perfection!
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Mezcal Sour
This Mezcal Sour is the perfect blend of smokiness from the Mezcal, bitterness and depth from the Amaro, and tang from the fresh lime juice. All of this is topped off with a creamy foam finish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1.5 ounces Mezcal
- 1 ounces Amaro Montenegro or Nonino
- 1 teaspoon light agave syrup
- 1 large egg white
- Angostura bitters, for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Mix the lime juice, mezcal, amaro, agave, and egg white in a cocktail shaker and shake for one minute, until frothy.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for an additional 30 seconds.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a lowball glass. Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1 CocktailServing Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 6g
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.
I was looking for a recipe like this, thank you for sharing!
Love the sound of this, can’t wait to try it!
Looks delightful! Perfect addition to our happy hour menu!
OMG! I cannot get enough of this creamy foam on top. Amazingly delicious!
Yum! The mezcal and amaro really work well together and is well-balanced with the sour. What a great drink!