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Amaretto Sour Recipe

A smooth, slightly nutty sour with warm bourbon notes, bright lemon, and a silky foam on top. The maple syrup adds just enough depth without overpowering the amaretto.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ ounces amaretto liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ ounce bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ ounce egg white*
  • Ice
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass
  • Citrus juicer
  • Bar spoon or knife
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Ice scoop (optional)

Method
 

  1. Add the amaretto, lemon juice, bourbon, maple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Dry shake (no ice) for about 30 seconds to fully emulsify the egg white.
  3. Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lemon twist. Serve immediately.