It’s February, we’re all dreaming of patios and sunshine, and somehow it’s still dark at like 4:30 pm. So naturally, we cope with cocktails.

This Cranberry & Clementine Tequila Sour is basically our attempt to manifest summer while still fully living in winter. It brings together bright citrus, tart cranberry, warming ginger, and smooth tequila in a way that feels fresh, cozy, and uplifting all at once. It’s not a beach vacation… but it definitely helps.

The magic here comes from Berry & Brine’s cranberry orange ginger shrub. It adds this gorgeous tangy backbone with subtle spice that plays beautifully with sweet-tart freshly squeezed clementine juice. Add lemon, triple sec, and tequila, and suddenly you’ve got a sour that feels layered, balanced, and dangerously drinkable.

And then there’s the egg white. Don’t be scared — it’s what gives this cocktail that silky foam and luxurious mouthfeel. One sip and you’ll understand why sours just aren’t the same without it.

This is the drink you make when winter feels endless and you need a little mood boost. It’s bright, refreshing, and has just enough warmth from the ginger to feel comforting. Shake one up for cocktail hour, girls’ night, or whenever you need a tiny reminder that sunshine still exists somewhere.

Trust me — this one’s a February lifesaver.

Silver Tequila

Silver tequila keeps things clean and crisp, letting the citrus and shrub shine. It adds brightness without overpowering the delicate fruit flavours.
Recommendation: 100% agave blanco tequila.

Lemon Juice

Fresh lemon juice provides that classic sour backbone, balancing sweetness and adding brightness to every sip.
Recommendation: Fresh-squeezed lemon.

Clementine Juice

Sweet-tart clementine juice brings winter citrus vibes and natural sweetness that softens the sharper edges of the lemon and tequila.
Recommendation: Freshly squeezed clementine.

Triple Sec

Triple sec adds subtle orange notes and sweetness, helping bridge the citrus flavours and round out the cocktail.
Recommendation: Cointreau or quality triple sec.

Cranberry Orange Ginger Shrub

This shrub delivers tangy cranberry, bright orange, and gentle ginger spice. It’s the heart of this cocktail, adding depth, acidity, and serious winter character.
Recommendation: Berry & Brine cranberry orange ginger shrub.

Egg White

Egg white creates that dreamy foam and silky texture that makes a sour feel luxurious. It doesn’t affect flavour — just mouthfeel and presentation.
Recommendation: Fresh egg white or pasteurised carton egg whites.

• Cocktail shaker

• Jigger or measuring tool

• Strainer

• Rocks glass

• Citrus juicer

• Ice (plus one large cube)

• Bar spoon (optional)

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A bright winter tequila sour made with cranberry ginger shrub, fresh clementine, lemon, and silky egg white foam. Tangy, refreshing, and perfect for chasing away February blues.

This Cranberry & Clementine Tequila Sour is pure winter therapy in a glass — bright citrus, tangy shrub, smooth tequila, and silky foam coming together in perfect balance. It’s refreshing, comforting, and exactly what you need when February feels endless. Shake one up and let yourself pretend spring is closer than it feels.