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Amaretto Sour Cocktail Recipe
ByJames
The amaretto sour transforms Italian almond liqueur into a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s both approachable and sophisticated. This recipe elevates the classic with fresh ingredients and proper technique, creating a drink that’s creamy, tart, and beautifully complex.
Amaretto Sour Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCalories
286
kcal
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Ingredients
45 ml 1 1/2 fl oz amaretto liqueur
22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz bourbon whiskey
30 ml 1 fl oz fresh lemon juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz simple syrup
1 1 egg white
2 dashes 2 Angostura bitters
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne strainer
Fine mesh strainer
Jigger
Citrus press
Rock glass
Bar spoon
Instructions
- Separate the egg white into a small bowl. Measure ½ oz for the cocktail.
- Dry shake first. Add amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to your shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds without ice.
- Add ice and shake again. Fill shaker with ice and shake hard for another 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Double strain. Use both Hawthorne and fine mesh strainers to pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish and serve. Add 2 drops of bitters on the foam surface if desired. Garnish with a lemon twist and brandied cherry.
Notes
- Bourbon matters: Choose a higher proof bourbon (100+ proof works best) to balance the amaretto’s sweetness and lower alcohol content. Wild Turkey 101 or Old Forester 1920 are excellent choices.
