Description
A smoky and refreshing Mezcal Sour cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and smoky flavors, topped with a frothy egg white and Angostura bitters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Mezcal (smoky preferred)
- 1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
- ¾ ounce Agave Nectar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Egg White (optional)
- 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Lime Wheel or Wedge (for garnish)
- Optional: Smoked Salt (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- (Optional) Prepare the Glass: If desired, rim a coupe or cocktail glass with smoked salt. Moisten the rim with a lime wedge, dip in smoked salt, and chill in the freezer.
- Combine Ingredients (Dry Shake): In a cocktail shaker, combine mezcal, lime juice, agave nectar, and egg white (if using). Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds (dry shake).
- Add Ice (Wet Shake): Add ice to the shaker (about two-thirds full). Shake vigorously for another 15-20 seconds.
- Double Strain: Place a Hawthorne strainer over the shaker and a fine-mesh strainer over your prepared (or regular) cocktail glass. Pour the cocktail through both strainers.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge. Express lime peel oils over the drink (optional). Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the foam.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the agave nectar to your sweetness preference.
- For egg white safety, use pasteurized egg whites or aquafaba (chickpea liquid) as a vegan substitute.
- Choose a mezcal that is subtly smoky, especially if you are new to the spirit. Espadín is a good starting point.
- Don’t skimp on the shaking! The dry shake is essential for creating a stable foam, and the wet shake chills the drink and further develops the texture.
- Experiment with bitters. Orange bitters, chocolate bitters, or even spicy bitters can add interesting nuances to the cocktail.
- Taste as you go. After the dry shake, give it a little taste and adjust the agave nectar or lime juice as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes