Smoke, Spice & Texture: A Sugar‑Free Agave Sour With Mezcal and Tamarind

Austin Davis • November 18, 2025

Shake up this bold agave sour featuring tequila, mezcal, spicy tamarind and Cordial Craft’s sugar‑free lime cordial. No syrup, just layers of flavor

For those who like their sours smoky and spicy, Cordial Craft offers a complex agave cocktail that’s still completely sugar‑free. Combining tequila, mezcal, a spicy tamarind liqueur and our lime cordial yields a drink with smoke, heat and silky texture—all without simple syrup


Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz blanco tequila
  • 0.5 oz mezcal
  • 1 oz Cordial Craft Sugar‑Free Lime Cordial
  • 0.75 oz Gran Malo spicy tamarind liqueur (adjust to taste)
  • 1 egg white
  • Tajín for half‑rim garnish
  • Aromatic bitters drops for garnish

Method

  1. Dry shake all ingredients (without ice) to build foam.
  2. Add ice and shake again until chilled.
  3. Strain into a half‑rimmed Tajín coupe.
  4. Dot bitters on top of the foaminstagram.com.

What Sets It Apart

  • Layered agave: The combination of tequila and mezcal provides both sweetness and smoke.
  • Spicy tang: Gran Malo tamarind liqueur adds heat and fruitiness.
  • Sugar‑free foundation: Our lime cordial supplies acidity and sweetness without syrupinstagram.com.
  • Texture: The egg white gives a creamy mouthfeel reminiscent of a sour.

If you’re craving bold flavors without added sugar, shake up this smoke‑and‑spice agave sour. Order Cordial Craft Sugar‑Free Lime to make your own and explore more creative tequila and mezcal cocktails on our blog. Tag your creation with #AgaveSour.

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