Prompted Pours

Agave Industry Sour

A sophisticated, sommelier-style sour that balances the caramel notes of aged tequila with the medicinal botanical punch of Luxardo Del Santo.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Shake
Ice
None
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Añejo tequila — Espolón Añejo recommended
  • 1 oz Coffee liqueur — Luxardo Del Santo recommended
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 oz Simple syrup — Agave nectar can substitute

Story

Following the initial Del Santo exploration, I asked about incorporating Espolón Añejo. You proposed this riff on the modern Industry Sour (traditionally Fernet and Chartreuse) to showcase how aged agave spirits can mellow out intense herbal modifiers while keeping a professional-grade profile.

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake hard to emulsify and chill.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

  • The añejo’s vanilla and oak notes are essential for balancing the Del Santo’s sharp mint finish.