Dragon's Pearl Sour
A captivating sour that explores the unexpected harmony of blanco tequila and fresh lychee. This riff on the classic sour formula introduces muddled lychee for vibrant fruit flavor and a subtle hint of spice from a chili salt rim, creating a balanced and intriguing profile.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Agave Nectar
- 2-3 Fresh Lychee Fruits (pitted)
- Pinch of Chili Salt (for rim)
Instructions
- Rim a rocks glass with chili salt: moisten the rim with a lime wedge, then dip into a shallow dish of chili salt.
- In a shaker, gently muddle the pitted fresh lychee fruits.
- Add blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Double strain into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
Glassware: Rocks
Garnish: Fresh lychee fruit and a lime wheel.
History
A captivating sour that explores the unexpected harmony of tequila and lychee. This riff on the classic sour formula introduces fresh muddled lychee and a hint of spice with a chili salt rim, creating a balanced and intriguing flavor profile.