Aguardiente Sour Recipe

Tried and loved this recipe? Please leave a 5-star review below! Your reviews mean a lot to me, so if you've got any questions, please let me know in a comment.

A short glass filled with a pale yellow Aguardiente Sour cocktail, garnished with a lemon and lime twist, sits on a gray surface. A bottle labeled "Aguardiente Nectar" is partially visible in the background.

This Colombian Aguardiente Sour is tart, smooth, and topped with foam. A citrusy cocktail with panela syrup and spirit.

Course cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine Colombian

Keyword aguardiente, alcoholic, blueberry sourdough pancakes, Colombia, colombian, drink, drinks, gluten-free, panela, vegan

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 16kcal

Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

2 oz aguardiente
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz panela syrup
1 egg white or 1 oz aquafaba for a vegan version
angostura bitters optional, for aromatic garnish.
lemon twist or wheel optional, for garnish
ice

Instructions

Make the panela syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts grated panela and water (e.g., 1 cup each). Stir over medium heat until fully dissolved. Simmer 5 minutes, cool, and store.
In a cocktail shaker, combine aguardiente, lemon juice, panela syrup, and egg white (or aquafaba). Shake without ice for 15 seconds to build the foam.
Add ice to the shaker and shake again for another 10–15 seconds, or until the outside feels cold and frosty.
Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. The foam will settle beautifully on top.
Top with a few dashes of Angostura bitters, if using. Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel. Serve immediately and sip through the foam.

Video

Nutrition