Amaretto Sour
Total Time
5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 serving
- 1 1/2 ounces amaretto liqueur
- 3/4 ounce bourbon
- 1 ounce freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or simple syrup (optional)
- 1 dash Angostura bitters (optional)
- 1/2 ounce egg white
- ice
- garnishes: lemon twist and Luxardo cherry
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Preparation
Step 1
Dry shake. Combine the amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, bitters and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously (without ice) for 15 seconds.
Step 2
Add ice. Add a large handful of ice to the shaker. Cover and shake vigorously for 15 more seconds or until chilled.
Step 3
Serve. Strain into a cocktail glass over ice. Top with lemon twist and a Luxardo cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Use fresh lemon juice for brighter flavor.
Sweeten to taste; amaretto is naturally sweet.
Chill your glass in the freezer before serving.
Use a large ice cube to slow melting.
