Raspberry Passionfruit Tequila Sour
Shake up happy hour with this Raspberry Passionfruit Tequila Sour – a sweet-tart, tropical cocktail that’s easy to make and impresses every guest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60ml) tequila silver or blanco (100% blue agave recommended)
- 1 oz (30ml) passionfruit juice (or 2 tablespoons fresh passionfruit pulp, strained)
- 1 oz (30ml) raspberry syrup, store-bought or homemade
- 3/4 oz (22ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz (15ml) simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 egg white (pasteurized recommended) or 1 oz (30ml) aquafaba for vegan option
- Ice for shaking
- Fresh raspberries and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your station. Gather all ingredients and a cocktail shaker. Measure everything in advance using a jigger or small measuring cup to ensure perfect proportions.
- Mix base ingredients. Add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz passionfruit juice, 1 oz raspberry syrup, and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice to your shaker. Taste a tiny drop and add up to 1/2 oz simple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
- Add egg white. Add 1 pasteurized egg white (or 1 oz aquafaba) to the shaker. Room temperature egg whites create a better foam than cold ones straight from the refrigerator.
- Dry shake. Secure the shaker closed and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds without ice. This crucial step helps emulsify the egg white, creating that luxurious foam we’re looking for.
- Add ice. Open the shaker and add a generous handful of ice. Close it back up tightly – a loose seal can lead to a messy kitchen!
- Wet shake. Shake again with the ice for about 20-30 seconds until the shaker feels very cold in your hands. A little arm work gives the perfect texture.
- Strain. Pour the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass using a fine mesh strainer along with the shaker’s built-in strainer for an extra smooth result.
- Garnish. Add a few fresh raspberries and a lime wedge on the rim. For visual impact, add a few drops of raspberry syrup on top to create a beautiful pink swirl in the foam.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy while the foam is still thick and pillowy for the best presentation and texture.