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Amaretto Sour

Amaretto Sour

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
5 from 5 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: After Dinner Cocktail, amaretto cocktails, bourbon cocktails, egg white cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, sour cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz amaretto
  • 0.75 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 bar spoon simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz egg white
  • Garnish: brandied cherry and lemon peel

Instructions

  • Add the amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
  • Dry shake for about 15 seconds to create a light, foamy texture.
  • Add ice to the shaker and shake again until thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a brandied cherry and a twist of lemon peel.

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Notes

Pro Tips

  • Fresh lemon juice is key bottled juice will dull the drink’s brightness.
  • Use a rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water) for a silkier mouthfeel.
  • If you’re avoiding raw egg white, use aquafaba (chickpea brine) as a vegan alternative.
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