How to Make a Tequila Sour

What’s in a Tequila Sour?

• 2 oz tequila
• ½ oz lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup (see recipe below)
• Orange slice for garnish

How to Make a Tequila Sour

• Fill an aluminum shaker with ice.
• Add all ingredients except for the garnish
• Shake until well mixed and chilled.
• Strain into an ice-filled glass. Add garnish.

How to Make Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 part water
• 2 parts sugar

Directions

• Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium low heat.
• Cook and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
• Remove from heat and cool before using.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

One Step No-Brainer Tequila Sour

• 1 ½ oz tequila
• 2-3 oz sour mix

1800® Tequila California Sour

• 2 oz Añejo tequila
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 oz lime juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• Top off with soda

Resources

Zavatto, Amy. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Bartending . 2nd ed. New York: Alpha, 2010. Print.

Feller, Robyn M. The Complete Bartender . Rev. Berkley trade pbk. ed. New York: Berkley Books, 2003. Print.

“1800® Tequila California Sour.” 1800® Tequila