Grapefruit Tequila Sour
This grapefruit tequila sour cocktail is a twist on the vintage classic sour. It's tangy and not too sweet flavor is kicked up with infused tequila blanco and a little hibiscus syrup for a pretty color and flavor.
Servings 1
Calories 198kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Tequila I used a grapefruit hibiscus flavor but plain silver is fine, too.
- 2 ounce ruby red grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce hibiscus syrup use less or more as desired
- ½ lime plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon pasteurized egg white
- 1 grapefruit wheel for garnish
- ½ teaspoon sugar for garnish
- 1 hibiscus flower in syrup for garnish - optional
Instructions
- Keep the tequila in the freezer until ready to use. That way you don't need to add ice.
- Prepare the glasses by adding a hibiscus flower and a grapefruit wheel to each.
- Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, and hibiscus syrup to the shaker. Squeeze half a lime into the mixture.
- Shake to mix.
- Add the teaspoonful of egg white and shake vigorously for about 1 minute. Don't add ice! This is called a dry shake.
- The mixture will be very foamy and light pink. Pour it into your prepared on the rocks glasses.
- The layers will separate almost immediately with the foam rising to the top.
- Serve.
For Bruleed Grapefruit Wheels
- Slice a grapefruit into thin wheels.
- Sprinkle with sugar.
- Use a plumber's torch to melt the sugar and char it just a little.
- Let cool and use as desired.
Notes
Expert Tip: Be sure to dry shake the tequila sour ingredients then add ice or you'll end up with frozen chunks of egg white in your drink.
- If you are uncomfortable with raw egg you can use the pasteurized egg whites from the store.
- If you don't want to use egg white at all just leave it out. It will still be delicious - it just won't have the creamy foam.
- Ruby red grapefruit juice is best for this cocktail.
- Cut the calories by leaving the hibiscus syrup out if you wish.
- Keep your Tequila in the freezer. It won't freeze but it will be super cold. No need to add ice and dilute your drink!
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg