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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Drinks & Cocktails

    Cinnamon Tequila Sour Cocktail

    Published: Dec 15, 2022 · Modified: Oct 20, 2023 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    With only 3 ingredients this Cinnamon Tequila Sour will be your new favorite drink! A perfect cocktail for fall and winter.

    A coupe glass filled with tequila sour and garnished with a cinnamon stick.

    This cinnamon cocktail has just the right balance. Not too sweet, not too sour, and warmed just right with cinnamon flavor.

    Fall cocktails like this one transition into winter cocktails beautifully.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • What is a tequila sour?
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • Step-by-step instructions
    • Tips
    • Equipment
    • FAQs
    • More cocktail recipes
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • A fun twist on a classic cocktail
    • No raw egg in this sour!
    • Simple ingredients

    What is a tequila sour?

    A tequila sour is a classic cocktail made with tequila, a citrus juice (typically lemon), and a sweetener (usually simple syrup).

    It's a variation of the traditional sour cocktail, which includes a base spirit, a sour component, and a sweetener.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Here are a few quick notes about the main ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.

    A tequila bottle, lemon, and simple syrup on a white surface.

    Cinnamon simple syrup - The syrup for this recipe uses a cinnamon-infused syrup made with cinnamon sticks and equal parts organic cane sugar and water.

    Silver tequila - Made from the blue agave plant, it is also known as tequila blanco or white tequila.

    My tequila gimlet and agave nectar-sweetened citrus margarita both use this type of tequila.

    Lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice is what creates the "sour" in this recipe. Like the whiskey sour, the fresh juice is the secret ingredient.

    Lime juice could be substituted, but limes have more of a bitter taste than a sour taste.

    Step-by-step instructions

    Before you start: Get out all your ingredients, this one goes fast!

    Ingredients and a cocktail shaker on a white surface ready to make a drink.
    Cocktail shaker pouring a drink into a coup glass.

    Step 1: Add all ingredients: cinnamon simple syrup, tequila, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice cubes.

    Step 2: Place the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain liquid into a coupe glass. Garnish the cinnamon tequila sour with a lemon peel or cinnamon stick.

    Tips

    • Make the cinnamon simple syrup ahead of time and you'll have plenty for this delicious cocktail anytime, and very little prep time!

    Equipment

    This tequila cocktail recipe can be made in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass.

    A jigger or liquid measuring cup is also helpful.

    Don't have a coupe glass? Serve this drink in a short glass with a large ice cube.

    A coupe glass filled and garnished with a cinnamon stick on a white surface.

    FAQs

    What makes a sour cocktail sour?

    The citrus! Fresh lemon juice adds a sour element.

    Do all sours use eggs?

    No, the traditional drink used egg whites to add foam and protein, but sour cocktails can be made with or without eggs.

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    📖 Recipe

    A tequila sour in a coupe glass with a cinnamon stick on a white surface.

    Cinnamon Tequila Sour Cocktail

    With only 3 ingredients this Cinnamon Tequila Sour will be your new favorite drink! A perfect cocktail for fall and winter.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 193kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • ¾ oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup you'll need cinnamon sticks, organic cane sugar, vanilla
    • 2 oz silver tequila
    • ¾ oz lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Start by making this Cinnamon Simple Syrup.
    • When ready to make the cocktail, add cinnamon simple syrup, tequila, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
    • Place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously. Strain liquid into a coupe glass.
    • Store extra simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    • Make the cinnamon simple syrup ahead of time and you'll have plenty for this delicious cocktail anytime, and very little prep time!
    • Don't have a coupe glass? Serve this drink in a short glass with a large ice cube.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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