Smoky 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.

In my opinion the perfect cocktail is one that has a well balanced mix of flavors. This cocktail is it. 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.

»Have you heard about Saucey? Order online and they’ll deliver your order with 2-hour or 2-day shipping in 20 major US cities. HUGE selection. No minimums and free delivery! Take $5 off your first order with code “SAS”!

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!

Other Cocktails to Try

• Spicy Mango Mezcal Margarita
• Cucumber Gin Lemonade
• Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail
• Raspberry Mojito

Also follow and get updates from Savored Sips on Facebook and Twitter!

If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #savoredsips – We love seeing your creations on Instagram!

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Mezcal Sour

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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.

Print

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 1.5 oz Mezcal
• 1 oz Amaro Montenegro or Nonino
• 1 tsp light agave syrup
• 1 large egg white
• Angostura bitters, for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

1. Mix the lime juice, mezcal, amaro, agave, and egg white in a cocktail shaker and shake for one minute, until frothy.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for an additional 30 seconds. 
3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a lowball glass. Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

• 
  Crystal Whiskey Glasses
• 
  Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainer
• 
  Cocktail Shaker Bar Set with Accessories

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1 Cocktail

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 6g

Pin it for later!

Angela

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.