Jul 14 2026

Pesto Sour Recipe

Time20m
Serves1

Tequila blanco, house pesto, fresh lime juice, and celery bitters.

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Pesto

    In a food processor, combine the fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila blanco, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of the prepared pesto. Add ice and shake well until chilled.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Add 2 dashes of celery bitters on top and garnish with a basil leaf, if desired.

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