ColombianMedium · Chilled
Aguardiente Sour with Citrus and Herbs
A frothy Andean sour cocktail that marries the bold anise notes of aguardiente with bright lime acidity, balanced sweetness, and fragrant herb aromatics.
Prep
10 min
Total
10 min
Method
1
Set out a cocktail shaker, fine-mesh strainer, and four coupe or rocks glasses. Chill the glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
2
Combine aguardiente, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg whites in the cocktail shaker. Seal and shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to fully emulsify the egg white into a thick, creamy foam.
3
4
Double-strain the mixture through the fine-mesh strainer into the chilled coupe glasses, dividing evenly. The foam should settle into a thick, glossy layer on top.
Grade pending
Nutri-Score
Estimated nutrition
Grade pending · 80% ingredient coverage
Calories
157
per serving
Protein
14g
Carbs
29g
Fat
0g
Sat. fat
0g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
19g
Sodium
235mg
Dairy FreeGluten FreeLow SodiumDiabetesHeart HealthyLow Sodium DietBalanced SugarLow CalorieLow Fat
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.3
per serving
ACarbon
Egg White drives 50% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
3
Umami
5
Sweet
1
Salty
6
Sour
2
Bitter
1
Spicy
Textures
CreamyFrothySilkySmooth
Aromas
Alcohol ForwardAniseCitrusHerbal
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Cocktail ShakerTechniques
Build CocktailDouble StrainDry ShakeWet Shake
Safety & Storage
High Risk Population
Raw egg whites present Salmonella risk. Do not serve this cocktail to pregnant women, infants, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals.
Handling
Use pasteurized liquid egg whites or follow proper handwashing and sanitization when cracking fresh eggs. Avoid contact between egg shells and egg contents.
Verify aguardiente is from a reputable distiller. The high alcohol content (typically 40-50%) does not fully eliminate pathogen risk from added ingredients.
Allergen Warning
This cocktail contains raw egg. Warn guests with egg allergies. Consider using commercially pasteurized egg white products as a safer alternative.
Cross Contamination
Clean and sanitize all equipment (shaker, strainer) that contacts raw egg whites before using with other ingredients or beverages.
Storage
Refrigerate fresh eggs at 40°F or below. Use within 3-5 weeks of purchase date. Keep away from ready-to-eat foods.
Shelf Life
Serve immediately after preparation. Do not prepare ahead and store as raw egg foam degrades quickly and poses bacterial growth risk.
Pro Tips
Technique
The dry shake before adding ice is non-negotiable, mi amigo—this is where the egg white transforms into that luxurious, satin crown. Rush this step and your foam will be thin and fragile; give it those full 15 seconds of vigorous shaking and you will be rewarded with a glossy layer that holds its shape beautifully.
Substitution
If you cannot find true Colombian aguardiente, a quality Peruvian destilado de caña will suffice, though the anise character will soften into gentler floral notes. Simply increase your simple syrup to 100ml to compensate for the shift in flavor profile.
From the chef
I learned to make sours from my uncle in Ica, who insisted that a cocktail without patience is merely flavored water. This Aguardiente Sour carries the bold anise spirit of our valleys, tempered by the bright kiss of lime and finished with that ethereal foam that tells you this drink was crafted with intention. When I serve it with basil and a lime wheel, I am sharing not just a recipe but a conversation between two traditions—one from the earth, one from the hands that tend it.
TagsEggs
AllergensEggsSulfites
Source: generated · June 13, 2026