Mezcal Sour
This simple mezcal sour made without egg white is the perfect silky smooth sipping cocktail no matter the season.
Equipment
- Julep strainer
- Whiskey glass
Ingredients
Mezcal Sour
- 2 fl oz mezcal espadin
- 1 fl oz lemon juice
- ½ fl oz honey syrup see ingredients below
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Honey Syrup
- ⅔ cup honey
- ⅓ cup warm water
Instructions
- First, prepare the honey syrup. Add warm water to a small jar first, then add the honey. Stir quickly until fully combined, then set aside and let cool to room temperature.
- Next, fill the shaker with ice cubes. Add mezcal, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters, then shake until chilled.
- Double strain the cocktail into a whiskey glass. Place the fine mesh strainer over the top of the glass and use the julep strainer inside the shaker, so that the cocktail passes through the julep strainer first, then the fine mesh strainer. This helps filter out any small shards of ice for a perfectly smooth and silky drink.
- Serve immediately. Cheers!
Notes
Bartending equipment: Much like cooking, it's important to have the right tools for the job when it comes to making cocktails. That's why we love our Boston shaker set, which comes with three types of strainers, a jigger, a bar spoon, and more useful tools for making all kinds of cocktails. It has everything you need to make this double-strained mezcal sour!
Espadin mezcal: Like tequila or rum, there are a few varieties of mezcal that have very different flavor profiles. Espadin is the most common type of mezcal and has similar notes to tequila, making it more approachable if you’ve never tried mezcal before. That’s why we love to use it in smoky, citrusy cocktails like this one!
Honey syrup: Honey syrup is simply honey that's thinned with water so it can be easily mixed into cocktails. Make your own at home with a 2 to 1 ratio of honey to warm water.
Measuring a dash: A dash of liquid generally ranges from ⅙ of an ounce to ⅛ of an ounce (one bar spoon full). We suggest experimenting with the amounts to see what suits your tastes best, since cocktails aren’t an exact science.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg