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Mezcal Sour

A sophisticated cocktail that blends smoky mezcal with bright citrus and a touch of sweetness. This five-ingredient drink strikes the perfect balance between approachable and impressive, taking just minutes to make yet tasting like you spent hours perfecting it.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces mezcal preferably a 100% agave spirit from Oaxaca
  • 0.75 ounce fresh lime juice squeezed from fresh limes
  • 0.5 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 cup ice for shaking
  • 1 slice lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Barspoon
  • Strainer
  • Coupe glass or rocks glass
  • Citrus juicer or hand reamer
  • Knife for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place your coupe or rocks glass in the freezer for at least two minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  2. Cut a lime in half and squeeze out 0.75 ounce of juice using a citrus juicer or by hand using a reamer.
  3. Pour 2 ounces of mezcal into your jigger and then into the cocktail shaker.
  4. Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice into the shaker with the mezcal.
  5. Add 0.5 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
  6. Add about one cup of ice to the shaker, filling it roughly three-quarters full.
  7. Cap the shaker and shake hard for about 10 to 15 seconds until the outside becomes frosty and condensation forms.
  8. Use a Hawthorne strainer to pour the contents into your chilled glass, leaving the ice behind in the shaker.
  9. Place a lime wheel on the rim or float it on top of the drink as a garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Always use freshly squeezed lime juice and shake aggressively for at least 10 seconds for best results. Choose a mezcal you enjoy drinking neat since its character will shine through. The drink is best enjoyed fresh from the shaker. Can be customized with egg white foam, ginger syrup, habanero infusion, pineapple juice, or tamarind concentrate for variations.