Spicy Tequila Sour

Name: Spicy Tequila Sour
Ingredients: 1/4 oz Mezcal; 1 oz Spicy Honey Syrup; 3/4 oz Lemon Juice; 3 dash(es) Aromatic Bitters

By Bryan Monroe

Submitted on: August 19, 2023

Essentials

Bitter

This recipe is based on one from Egg Shop’s Nick Korbee. In his, he uses a Cardamom Honey Syrup. Feel free to use that or even just a regular Honey Syrup.

Ingredients

1/4 oz
Mezcal

1 oz
Spicy Honey Syrup

3/4 oz
Lemon Juice

3 dash(es)
Aromatic Bitters

Tools

Cocktail Shaker

Instructions

Garnish

Bitters and Dried Lemon Wheel

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 5% ABV (estimate)

By Bryan Monroe

Home Bartender

Follow along the journey of cocktails at home. Using simple ingredients, trying out new things and just enjoying life as it comes! That is what cocktails are all about, there is no right or wrong as long as you’re enjoying you’re cocktail....

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Rinse glass with mezcal. In a cocktail shaker, shake all remaining ingredients with ice. Strain over fresh ice. Garnish with bitters and a lemon wheel.

Editor's Note

A smoky mezcal rinse lays the groundwork for this tequila sour packed with chili heat. The spicy honey syrup provides a lingering warmth that plays against bright lemon citrus.