Amaretto Sour
A nutty, tangy cocktail balancing almond-sweet amaretto with bright lemon juice.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free
Allergens
Eggs
This shaken sour pairs the toasted almond warmth of amaretto with fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup for balance. A dry shake builds a silky foam before serving over ice, making it a cozy yet refreshing choice for evening sipping.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces amaretto liqueur
- 3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounces simple syrup
- 1 egg white (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 lemon wheel or cherry, for garnish
Method
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Add the amaretto, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) to a cocktail shaker without ice.
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Seal the shaker and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build foam.
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Open the shaker, fill with ice, and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
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Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry and serve immediately.
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Amaretto Sour
This shaken sour pairs the toasted almond warmth of amaretto with fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup for balance. A dry shake builds a silky foam before serving over ice, making it a cozy yet refreshing choice for evening sipping.
3 min 1 serving 190 cal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces amaretto liqueur
- 3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounces simple syrup
- 1 egg white (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 lemon wheel or cherry, for garnish
Method
- 1
Add the amaretto, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) to a cocktail shaker without ice.
- 2
Seal the shaker and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build foam.
- 3
Open the shaker, fill with ice, and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- 5
Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry and serve immediately.
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