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Agave Sour

Agave Sour

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A silky mezcal sour with citrus brightness.

Taste
Balanced, Citrus, Creamy
Skill Level
Advanced
Prep Time
8
Author
Del Maguey Team
Date
February 20, 2026

Ingredients

30 MLVIDA Clásico
30 MLAltos Plata
45 MLOrange Juice
30 MLLime Juice
15 MLAgave Syrup
1Egg White
Servings

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients into a shaker without ice.
  2. Dry shake to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Add ice and shake again until chilled.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a half orange slice and ground pepper.

Texture, Precision, Adventure

The Agave Sour develops flavor through careful craft. Egg white creates a creamy foam that smooths the citrus bite while keeping the drink crisp. Orange and lime add vibrant citrus notes, and agave syrup ties in sweetness with subtle body. Mezcal and tequila bring smokiness without weighing it down. The result is lively, visually striking, and full of texture in each sip.

Careful preparation rewards with a detailed and moreish cocktail

For the Experienced Bartender

This cocktail suits those comfortable with advanced techniques and precise balance.

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Agave Sour

What Is the Agave Sour?

The Agave Sour is a silky, mezcal-forward take on the classic sour, pairing VIDA Clásico with tequila, fresh orange and lime, and a smooth agave sweetness.

Shaken with egg white, it builds a creamy foam that softens the citrus bite while letting the smoky agave character stay front and center — approachable for newcomers, satisfying for mezcal devotees.

With carefully measured proportions and just a handful of fresh ingredients, it rewards a little technique with a lively, beautifully textured sip every time.

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Agave Sour FAQ

Any expression works — the recipe lists our recommendation. Vida Clásico and Vida Puebla are approachable, versatile choices for most cocktails, while single village expressions like Chichicapa or Tobalá add more distinctive character.
Del Maguey mezcales are balanced rather than aggressively smoky. In a cocktail, the smoke softens into a warm, roasted-agave depth — citrus, sweetness, and dilution round it out, so the drink stays bright and easy to enjoy.
We recommend freshly squeezed every time. Bottled juice loses the aromatic oils and bright acidity that balance the mezcal, and the difference is easy to taste in a three- or four-ingredient recipe.
Yes. Agave syrup and simple syrup are usually interchangeable, most orange liqueurs can stand in for each other, and garnishes are flexible. Keep the mezcal, the citrus, and the proportions, and the drink will hold together.
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