Strawberry-Balsamic Tequila Sour Recipe

Updated March 28, 2025

Sweet, ripe strawberries are a natural match for balsamic vinegar. Mixed with fresh lime juice and mint, the combination makes for a refreshingly tart-sweet tequila cocktail you'll want in hand all summer long.

Note: To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To make balsamic syrup, combine 2/3 cup supermarket-quality balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bring to a simmer and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until reduced by 1/3. Allow to cool before using. Balsamic syrup can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator indefinitely.

Recipe Details

Strawberry-Balsamic Tequila Sour Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 10 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

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Ingredients

For the Cocktail:

2 1/2 ounces fresh strawberries, sliced (about 7-8 medium berries)
1/2 ounce simple syrup (see note)
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 whole lime
1/4 teaspoon homemade or store-bought balsamic syrup or glaze (see note)
10 mint leaves
2 ounces silver tequila (100% agave)
Garnish: Additional sprigs of mint and/or whole strawberry

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, muddle strawberries, simple syrup, lime juice, and balsamic syrup until strawberries are completely dissolved. Add mint leaves and gently tap 5 times with muddler. (Do not over-muddle mint or it will taste bitter and muddy.) Add tequila to shaker and fill 2/3 full with ice.
Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Using a strainer, pour into a serving glass filled with ice. Garnish with additional mint or strawberry if desired.

Special equipment

Cocktail shaker, muddler, and strainer

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
218	Calories
1g	Fat
22g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	218
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 85mg	426%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 386mg	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.