The Chamomile Tequila Sour is a MUST have delicious cocktail ! You’ll enjoy this refreshing cocktail that’s sure to impress your guests.
The first time I had a “sour” drink was an Amaretto Sour at Bandera’s restaurant and I quickly fell in love with it. Being a tequila lover, I started drinking tequila sours right after! I think the lime juice, with the sweet chamomile infused simple syrup go perfect together.
The essentials
For this recipe I only use a few ingredients that you probably have on hand already :
- For the chamomile simple syrup,use regular chamomile tea bags, white sugar, no calorie sweetener and water.
- Note: Regular simple syrup is made with sugar only but for this recipe I use half (regular) & half (no calorie sweetener). This reduces the amount of calories and avoids the after taste that sometimes occurs when using no-calorie sweeteners.
- To make the cocktail you need fresh lime juice, a good tequila like Corralejo or Chamucos , chamomile simple syrup, lime slices or chamomile flowers for garnish, 2 ounces fresh lime juice from about 2 large limes and 1.5 ounces of tequila
How to make a Chamomile Tequila Sour
Make ahead: the simple syrup can be made ahead of time. You can keep it covered in your fridge for up to a month.
- Combine water, sugar and natural sweetener in a small saucepan and bring to a soft boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar. At this point steep the chamomile tea bags for at least 30 minutes
- To mix, just add the lime juice, tequila, and chamomile simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake for about 15 seconds.
- Pour and enjoy!
Chamomile Tequila Sour
Ingredients
- For the Chamomile Simple Syrup:
- 4 chamomile tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 10 packets of no calorie natural sweetener
- 1 cup water
- For Each Cocktail:
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice from about 2 large limes
- 1.5 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces chamomile simple syrup
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- For the Chamomile Simple Syrup:
- Add the water, sugar and natural sweetener in a small saucepan over high heat.
- Bring to a soft boil and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Immediately remove from heat and add the chamomile tea bags.
- Steep for 30 minutes then remove the tea bags.
- Cool to room temperature and refrigerate.
For Each Cocktail:
- Combine lime juice, tequila, and chamomile simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice.
- Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Pour into glass, garnish with a lime wedge.
- Salud!
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This recipe was originally published in July 2018 and was updated in April 2019 to include more instructions. Salud!
Here are other tequila drinks you might like:
- Palomas
- Classic Margaritas
- Cucumber Agua Fresca (add tequila)
What a beautiful drink! I particularly love the fresh flower garnish. I would’t have thought to put chamomile in a cocktail but I bet it’s divine!
Thank you so much Claire! It is truly delicious!
These are seriously so pretty! I love that something sweet and calming (chamomile) is being paired with something so perky and wild (tequila). Such a fun blend and so delicious!
Thank you Jenni! You are right, the chamomile and tequila are so different but go well together!
I am REALLY not a fan of chamomile, but in an alcoholic drink? I think I would love it! What a unique drink idea!
This combo is a winner! Thanks for stopping by Cathleen!
SO interesting! I always drink chamomile tea before bed nightly . But never thought about it in a cocktail . Will be trying this , Not before bed though 😉
This is such a perfect beverage! It’s pretty, looks refreshing and tastes absolutely delicious!
Such a yummy cocktail recipe and look at those elegant clicks, simply wow! I so need a glass right now!!!
What an absolute perfect cocktail! I am already thinking of all the other ways I can use this simple syrup! So many possibilities!
The Chamomile Tequila Sour sounds perfect for the warm weather and so fancy! Perfect for a ladies brunch or lunch 🙂
What an interesting drink! I love the idea of the chamomile simple syrup and of course the ingredients that go into the cocktail sound incredible!
It looks so beautiful! Surely would impress guests and it seems easy to make, which is a plus!
I know what will be in my hand on Sunday afternoon with my girlfriends!
This cocktail is just simply gorgeous. This is the fancy cocktail I want to serve at my next girls’ night – I know they would looooove it. Can’t wait to try.
Hi Heather! I also think it’s the perfect drink for a girl’s night in (or out lol). I hope you enjoy!
XO,
Ana
Love this recipe! Almost like a margarita cocktail but infused with chamomile. Thank you!
Thank you Monica!